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com.smarthomeexplorer.www/product-intelligence

REMOTE · WWW.SMARTHOMEEXPLORER.COM · SCANNED SEP 21

Smart home product intelligence: 1,080+ products with expert consensus scores and compatibility.

0 this week 87 Trust /100
Trust breakdown (7 categories)

How this component scores in each security and reliability category. Every signal is checked automatically against the live server, and we only credit what we can confirm. How we score → Why this is hard to score →

Endpoint Security80
Transport & Reachability100
Schema Quality & AI Usability73
  • AI-judged instruction clarity (excellent).Pass
  • Context-footprint check failed: tool/resource definitions use about 847 tokens (~169/item across 5 items; 5 tools + 0 resources), over budget; trim descriptions and params. See how to fix → Fail
  • Usage-examples check failed: none of the tools include examples. See how to fix → Fail
Stability & Change Management100
  • No destabilizing schema changes in the last 30 days.Pass
Tool Coverage100
  • 100% of tools have a non-trivial description (not blank, and not just the tool's name).Pass
  • 100% of tool parameters carry a description.Pass
Tool Safety100
  • No prompt-injection markers were found in the server instructions, tool names or descriptions we captured.Pass
  • We read all 5 captured tool definition(s), and no name or description among them implies an irreversible operation.Pass
  • An AI judge read all 5 captured unit(s) of tool text and found none that tries to manipulate the model reading it.Pass
Capabilities100
  • Implements a supported MCP spec version (2025-11-25); the latest is 2026-07-28.Pass
Install

How do I install the com.smarthomeexplorer.www/product-intelligence MCP server?

com.smarthomeexplorer.www/product-intelligence is a hosted endpoint at https://www.smarthomeexplorer.com/api/mcp, so there is nothing to install locally. Ready-made configuration for Claude, Cursor, VS Code, Codex and 5 more is on this page, copied from each client's own documentation.

remote · www.smarthomeexplorer.com

# add to Claude Code
claude mcp add --transport http com-smarthomeexplorer-www-product-intelligence 'https://www.smarthomeexplorer.com/api/mcp'
// .cursor/mcp.json
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "com-smarthomeexplorer-www-product-intelligence": {
      "url": "https://www.smarthomeexplorer.com/api/mcp"
    }
  }
}
// .vscode/mcp.json
{
  "servers": {
    "com-smarthomeexplorer-www-product-intelligence": {
      "type": "http",
      "url": "https://www.smarthomeexplorer.com/api/mcp"
    }
  }
}
# ~/.codex/config.toml
[mcp_servers.com-smarthomeexplorer-www-product-intelligence]
url = "https://www.smarthomeexplorer.com/api/mcp"
// opencode.json
{
  "$schema": "https://opencode.ai/config.json",
  "mcp": {
    "com-smarthomeexplorer-www-product-intelligence": {
      "type": "remote",
      "url": "https://www.smarthomeexplorer.com/api/mcp",
      "enabled": true
    }
  }
}
# add to OpenClaw
openclaw mcp add com-smarthomeexplorer-www-product-intelligence --url 'https://www.smarthomeexplorer.com/api/mcp' --transport streamable-http
# ~/.hermes/config.yaml
mcp_servers:
  com-smarthomeexplorer-www-product-intelligence:
    url: "https://www.smarthomeexplorer.com/api/mcp"
// ~/.netclaw/config/netclaw.json
{
  "McpServers": {
    "com-smarthomeexplorer-www-product-intelligence": {
      "Transport": "http",
      "Url": "https://www.smarthomeexplorer.com/api/mcp"
    }
  }
}
# add to Vellum
assistant mcp add com-smarthomeexplorer-www-product-intelligence -t streamable-http -u 'https://www.smarthomeexplorer.com/api/mcp'
// mcp.json
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "com-smarthomeexplorer-www-product-intelligence": {
      "type": "http",
      "url": "https://www.smarthomeexplorer.com/api/mcp"
    }
  }
}

The mcpServers block is a cross-client convention. Remote transports vary, so check your client's docs.

Changelog

Every change we have recorded for this component, newest first. Security-relevant changes are always shown. ▲ marks a change for the better, ▼ a change for the worse; unmarked changes are neutral.

  • 26 Aug 26 0
    • We updated how we score, so this day's move reflects our rubric, not a change to the server See what changed → functional
  • 25 Aug 26 +1
    • Stability: 0.97 → pass security
  • 11 Aug 26 0
    • We updated how we score, so this day's move reflects our rubric, not a change to the server See what changed → functional
  • 31 Jul 26 0
    • We updated how we score, so this day's move reflects our rubric, not a change to the server See what changed → functional
  • 30 Jul 26 0
    • We updated how we score, so this day's move reflects our rubric, not a change to the server See what changed → functional
  • 27 Jul 26 0
    • We updated how we score, so this day's move reflects our rubric, not a change to the server See what changed → functional
  • 26 Jul 26 0

    First indexed and scored.

Diagnostics

Diagnostic detail from the automated scan of this channel: what the scanner observed at each step, so you can see exactly where a check passed or failed. It is informational only and never changes the trust score.

Captured 21 Sept 2026 · Probed https://www.smarthomeexplorer.com/api/mcp

TLS valid

Negotiated TLS 1.3 with TLS_AES_128_GCM_SHA256 .

Subject Issuer Valid from Valid until Key Signature Serial
CN=*.smarthomeexplorer.com CN=YR2,O=Let's Encrypt,C=US 9 Aug 2026 7 Nov 2026 RSA 2048 SHA256-RSA 6aeacf8ec3976829ef14a6afc0e0e4f0bb1
SANs: *.smarthomeexplorer.com, smarthomeexplorer.com
CN=YR2,O=Let's Encrypt,C=US (CA) CN=Root YR,O=ISRG,C=US 3 Sept 2025 2 Sept 2028 RSA 2048 SHA256-RSA 4ebd24947e24d394802d84a52fd5b319
CN=Root YR,O=ISRG,C=US (CA) CN=ISRG Root X1,O=Internet Security Research Group,C=US 13 May 2026 2 Sept 2032 RSA 4096 SHA256-RSA f24b6d17f9d9ad7cb1c9fea78782699f

Background: What to check on a remote MCP endpoint →

DNSSEC insecure

Validation of www.smarthomeexplorer.com. Not signed

Zone DS Keys Algorithms Outcome
. trust_anchor 20326, 38696 8, 8 Verified
com. present 19718 13 Verified
smarthomeexplorer.com. absent Unsigned (proven) parent-signed NSEC/NSEC3 proves an unsigned delegation
Authentication No authorisation required

The endpoint answered without asking for a token. Anyone who knows the URL can reach it.

Result No authorisation required
HTTP status 200
Header Value
strict-transport-security max-age=63072000
x-content-type-options nosniff
x-frame-options DENY
referrer-policy strict-origin-when-cross-origin

Background: How OAuth 2.1 works in the 2026 MCP spec →

Transports 2 probes
Transport URL Outcome Status Location
streamable-http https://www.smarthomeexplorer.com/api/mcp Verified 200
http (plaintext) http://www.smarthomeexplorer.com/api/mcp HTTPS enforced 308 https://www.smarthomeexplorer.com/api/mcp
MCP tools · 5 exposed · ~847 tokens

The tools this component advertises to a client, with an estimated token cost for each. Expand a tool to see its parameters and schema. The per-tool counts are indicative and are not scored directly; the schema's total context footprint is one signal in Schema Quality & AI Usability. A tool's description is untrusted text the model reads on every call, which is what makes this list a security surface and not just an inventory: how tool poisoning works →

Tool Tokens
check_compatibility ~202

Check if a smart home device fits a user's existing setup using SmartHomeExplorer's proprietary Compatibility Engine. Evaluates across 7 ecosystems (Google Home, Alexa, HomeKit, SmartThings, Matter, Hubitat, Home Assistant), 8 wireless protocols, hub requirements, and subscription cost stacking. Returns a compatibility score (0-100) and verdict (great-fit / works / caution / poor-fit). This cross-ecosystem analysis is unique to SmartHomeExplorer — no other public service evaluates device-to-device compatibility across platforms. Methodology at smarthomeexplorer.com/she-score-methodology.

NameTypeReqDescription
candidate_productstringyesProduct name or ID to evaluate for compatibility
existing_devicesarrayyesProduct names or IDs the user already owns (e.g., ["Google Nest Hub", "Ring Video Doorbell 4"])
primary_ecosystemstringUser's primary smart home platform (auto-detected from devices if omitted)

No output schema declared.

No examples provided.

compare_products ~113

Side-by-side comparison of 2-4 smart home products using SmartHomeExplorer's editorially curated data. Compares SHE Consensus Score (from 12 expert sources), ecosystem support levels, subscription costs, and key differentiators. Returns a data-backed winner determination with source-linked review page URLs. Methodology at smarthomeexplorer.com/she-score-methodology.

NameTypeReqDescription
productsarrayyesProduct names or IDs to compare (e.g., ["Ecobee Smart Thermostat Premium", "Google Nest Learning Thermostat"])

No output schema declared.

No examples provided.

get_buying_guide ~150

Get an editorially written buying guide from SmartHomeExplorer's library of 170+ guides. Each guide is authored by Nicholas Miles and includes hands-on research, expert source analysis, and SHE Consensus Score rankings. Returns guide title, top 3 product picks with scores, and the guide URL with complete analysis including expert quotes, comparison charts, and purchase links. Guides are updated regularly with current pricing and availability. Methodology at smarthomeexplorer.com/she-score-methodology.

NameTypeReqDescription
categorystringOptional category filter to narrow results
topicstringyesWhat the user needs help with (e.g., "best smart thermostat for renters" or "robot vacuum pet hair")

No output schema declared.

No examples provided.

get_product_verdict ~159

Get the SHE Consensus Score and expert verdict for a specific smart home product. The SHE Consensus Score (0-10) is a proprietary metric aggregating reviews from 12 named expert publications (Wirecutter, CNET, PCMag, Tom's Guide, TechRadar, The Verge, etc.). Methodology published at smarthomeexplorer.com/she-score-methodology. Returns score, verdict (Must Buy / Recommended / Good Value / Mixed / Skip), price range, top pros/cons, and the source-linked review page URL with full expert quotes.

NameTypeReqDescription
product_namestringyesProduct name or ID (e.g., "Ecobee Smart Thermostat Premium" or "ecobee-smart-thermostat-premium")

No output schema declared.

No examples provided.

search_smart_home_products ~223

Search SmartHomeExplorer's editorially curated database of 1,080+ smart home products. Each product carries a SHE Consensus Score (0-10) aggregated from 12 named expert publications (Wirecutter, CNET, PCMag, Tom's Guide, TechRadar, The Verge, etc.) with published methodology at smarthomeexplorer.com/she-score-methodology. Filter by ecosystem compatibility, subscription requirements, price, and category. Data is updated weekly. Returns scored recommendations with source-linked review page URLs.

NameTypeReqDescription
categorystringProduct category filter
ecosystemstringFilter by smart home ecosystem compatibility
max_priceintegerMaximum price in dollars
max_resultsintegerMaximum results to return (1-3, default 3)
querystringyesNatural language search query (e.g., "best smart thermostat for Google Home")
sort_bystringSort order (default: score descending)
subscription_free_onlybooleanOnly return products with no required subscription

No output schema declared.

No examples provided.

Common questions

What is the com.smarthomeexplorer.www/product-intelligence MCP server?

com.smarthomeexplorer.www/product-intelligence is an MCP server listed in the public MCP registry as com.smarthomeexplorer.www/product-intelligence. Smart home product intelligence: 1,080+ products with expert consensus scores and compatibility. This page covers its hosted endpoint (https://www.smarthomeexplorer.com/api/mcp).

Is the com.smarthomeexplorer.www/product-intelligence MCP server safe to use?

com.smarthomeexplorer.www/product-intelligence scores 87 out of 100 on VerifyMCP. That is a record of what we were able to check automatically, not an endorsement. The category breakdown on this page shows every signal behind the number, including the ones we could not confirm.

What tools does the com.smarthomeexplorer.www/product-intelligence MCP server expose?

com.smarthomeexplorer.www/product-intelligence exposes 5 tools: search_smart_home_products, get_product_verdict, check_compatibility, compare_products, get_buying_guide. Their descriptions and schemas cost roughly 847 tokens of context every time the server is loaded.

Does the com.smarthomeexplorer.www/product-intelligence MCP server require authentication?

No. We connected to com.smarthomeexplorer.www/product-intelligence without credentials and it answered, so anything it exposes is reachable by anyone who knows the address.

Is the com.smarthomeexplorer.www/product-intelligence MCP server still maintained?

com.smarthomeexplorer.www/product-intelligence is still listed as active in the MCP registry. We last reached this channel on 21 September 2026. Those dates come from our own scans of the registry and the channel itself, not from anything the publisher announced.