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turtles connect

Connect external capability sources to extend what your Turtles can do.

Connect external capability sources

Usage: turtles connect <COMMAND>

Commands:
  llm     Configure LLM connections (multi-instance)
  ha      Connect to Home Assistant (multi-instance)
  mcp     Manage MCP (Model Context Protocol) servers
  skill   Connect a behavior skill (from ClawHub or local path)
  status  Show all connected sources

Options:
  -h, --help  Print help

Connected Sources

When you create or update a Turtle, it automatically discovers all connected sources:

  ✓ Turtle powers discovered
      ● System (29 tools): runCommand, sendNotification, emit, warn, ...
      ● HTTP (1 tools): fetch
      ● HA:default ★ (3 tools): ha.getState, ha.getStates, ha.callService
      ● MCP: filesystem (4 tools): read_file, write_file, list_directory, search_files
      ● Skills (3 tools): skill:self-monitoring, skill:data-persistence, skill:notification-strategy

Each source type has its own detailed documentation:

  • LLM — AI reasoning engine for DNA compilation (required)
  • MCP — Model Context Protocol servers for external tools
  • Skill — Behavioral skills from ClawHub or local
  • Home Assistant — Smart home device control
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