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MCP server for SharkClean / SharkNinja robot vacuums — start cleanings, clean rooms, dock, and check status from any MCP client

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SharkClean MCP

by afunk·Jun 12, 2026·2 points·0 comments
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AI Analysis

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Talks to skegox cloud when sharkiq and Home Assistant only reach legacy Ayla.

Strengths
  • •Reverse-engineered skegox API that newer Shark robots use—older tools show them offline
  • •Full MCP tool set with online validation so commands don't silently vanish
  • •Proper PKCE browser auth flow matching the official SharkClean app
Weaknesses
  • •Only works with SharkNinja robots, narrow audience even within smart home
  • •Unofficial cloud API could change or break without notice
Target Audience

Home automation enthusiasts with newer Shark robot vacuums

Similar To

sharkiq · shark2mqtt · Home Assistant Shark integration

Post Description

This is nothing special but it has been very very nice to kick off cleaning jobs remotely via MCP. Working towards a genuinely smart home and this was a useful step in the right direction.

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