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/install car-connect
Description
Control multiple car brands — Tesla, BYD, Rivian, Mercedes, Volkswagen — with one skill. Check tyre pressure, charge, climate, lock/unlock, location, and mor...
README (SKILL.md)
Car Connect
Author: Suvo — @deadlybutsoft Version: 3.0.0 | Brands: Tesla, Mercedes, Volkswagen, Toyota, Ford, Kia, Honda
Control multiple car brands from your terminal. Each brand uses its official connected services API.
Supported Brands
| Brand | API | Features | Env Vars |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesla | Tesla Owner API | Full control | TESLA_EMAIL |
| Mercedes | Mercedes Me API | Full control | MERCEDES_EMAIL, MERCEDES_PASSWORD |
| Volkswagen | We Connect ID | Full control | VW_EMAIL, VW_PASSWORD |
| Toyota | Toyota Connected (EU) | Status, climate | TOYOTA_EMAIL, TOYOTA_PASSWORD |
| Ford | FordPass | Status, lock/unlock, engine | FORD_USERNAME, FORD_PASSWORD |
| Kia | UVO Connect | Full control | KIA_EMAIL, KIA_PASSWORD |
| Honda | My Honda+ (EU) | Lock/unlock/horn/climate | HONDA_EMAIL, HONDA_PASSWORD |
Setup
1. Install dependencies
pip install teslapy hyundai_kia_connect_api pymyhondaplus pytoyoda fordpass
2. Set environment variables
# Tesla
export TESLA_EMAIL="[email protected]"
# Mercedes
export MERCEDES_EMAIL="[email protected]"
export MERCEDES_PASSWORD="your_password"
# Volkswagen
export VW_EMAIL="[email protected]"
export VW_PASSWORD="your_password"
# Toyota (EU only)
export TOYOTA_EMAIL="[email protected]"
export TOYOTA_PASSWORD="your_password"
# Ford
export FORD_USERNAME="[email protected]"
export FORD_PASSWORD="your_password"
# Kia / Hyundai
export KIA_EMAIL="[email protected]"
export KIA_PASSWORD="your_password"
# Honda (EU)
export HONDA_EMAIL="[email protected]"
export HONDA_PASSWORD="your_password"
3. First-time authentication
# Tesla
python3 {baseDir}/scripts/car_connect.py auth tesla
# Mercedes
python3 {baseDir}/scripts/car_connect.py auth mercedes
# Volkswagen
python3 {baseDir}/scripts/car_connect.py auth volkswagen
# Kia / Hyundai
python3 {baseDir}/scripts/car_connect.py auth kia
# Honda
python3 {baseDir}/scripts/car_connect.py auth honda
# Toyota (EU)
python3 {baseDir}/scripts/car_connect.py auth toyota
# Ford
python3 {baseDir}/scripts/car_connect.py auth ford
Commands
List all cars (all brands)
python3 {baseDir}/scripts/car_connect.py list
python3 {baseDir}/scripts/car_connect.py list --brand tesla
python3 {baseDir}/scripts/car_connect.py list --brand kia
python3 {baseDir}/scripts/car_connect.py list --all
Status summary (all brands)
python3 {baseDir}/scripts/car_connect.py summary --brand tesla
python3 {baseDir}/scripts/car_connect.py summary --brand mercedes --car "EQS"
python3 {baseDir}/scripts/car_connect.py summary --brand volkswagen --car "ID4"
python3 {baseDir}/scripts/car_connect.py summary --brand kia --car "EV6"
python3 {baseDir}/scripts/car_connect.py summary --brand toyota --car "RAV4"
python3 {baseDir}/scripts/car_connect.py summary --brand honda --car "Honda e"
python3 {baseDir}/scripts/car_connect.py summary --brand ford
python3 {baseDir}/scripts/car_connect.py summary --all
Detailed status
python3 {baseDir}/scripts/car_connect.py status --brand tesla
python3 {baseDir}/scripts/car_connect.py status --brand kia --car "EV6"
python3 {baseDir}/scripts/car_connect.py status --json --brand tesla
Lock / Unlock
# Lock
python3 {baseDir}/scripts/car_connect.py lock --brand tesla --car "Model 3" --yes
python3 {baseDir}/scripts/car_connect.py lock --brand mercedes --yes
python3 {baseDir}/scripts/car_connect.py lock --brand kia --car "EV6" --yes
python3 {baseDir}/scripts/car_connect.py lock --brand honda --yes
# Unlock
python3 {baseDir}/scripts/car_connect.py unlock --brand tesla --car "Model 3" --yes
python3 {baseDir}/scripts/car_connect.py unlock --brand mercedes --yes
python3 {baseDir}/scripts/car_connect.py unlock --brand kia --car "EV6" --yes
Climate control
# Temperature (default: Fahrenheit)
python3 {baseDir}/scripts/car_connect.py climate temp 72 --brand tesla
python3 {baseDir}/scripts/car_connect.py climate temp 22 --celsius --brand kia
# Climate on/off
python3 {baseDir}/scripts/car_connect.py climate on --brand tesla --yes
python3 {baseDir}/scripts/car_connect.py climate off --brand tesla --yes
# Defrost
python3 {baseDir}/scripts/car_connect.py climate defrost on --brand tesla --yes
python3 {baseDir}/scripts/car_connect.py climate defrost on --brand mercedes --yes
# Climate start (Honda)
python3 {baseDir}/scripts/car_connect.py climate-start --brand honda --yes
Charge / Fuel
# Charge status (Tesla, Kia, Mercedes EV)
python3 {baseDir}/scripts/car_connect.py charge status --brand tesla
python3 {baseDir}/scripts/car_connect.py charge status --brand kia
python3 {baseDir}/scripts/car_connect.py charge status --brand mercedes
# Charge start/stop (safety gated)
python3 {baseDir}/scripts/car_connect.py charge start --brand tesla --yes
python3 {baseDir}/scripts/car_connect.py charge stop --brand tesla --yes
python3 {baseDir}/scripts/car_connect.py charge start --brand kia --car "EV6" --yes
# Charge limit (Tesla: 50-100%)
python3 {baseDir}/scripts/car_connect.py charge limit 80 --brand tesla --yes
# Fuel status (Volkswagen ICE, Ford)
python3 {baseDir}/scripts/car_connect.py fuel status --brand volkswagen
python3 {baseDir}/scripts/car_connect.py fuel status --brand ford
Location
# Approximate location
python3 {baseDir}/scripts/car_connect.py location --brand tesla
python3 {baseDir}/scripts/car_connect.py location --brand kia --car "EV6"
# Precise location
python3 {baseDir}/scripts/car_connect.py location --yes --brand tesla
Tyre pressure
python3 {baseDir}/scripts/car_connect.py tyres --brand tesla
python3 {baseDir}/scripts/car_connect.py tyres --brand kia
python3 {baseDir}/scripts/car_connect.py tyres --brand mercedes
Trunk / Frunk
# Open trunk
python3 {baseDir}/scripts/car_connect.py trunk open --brand tesla --yes
python3 {baseDir}/scripts/car_connect.py trunk open --brand kia --car "EV6" --yes
# Open frunk
python3 {baseDir}/scripts/car_connect.py frunk open --brand tesla --yes
Windows
# Status
python3 {baseDir}/scripts/car_connect.py windows --brand tesla
# Vent (open windows slightly)
python3 {baseDir}/scripts/car_connect.py windows vent --brand tesla --yes
# Close windows
python3 {baseDir}/scripts/car_connect.py windows close --brand tesla --yes
Honk / Flash (find car)
python3 {baseDir}/scripts/car_connect.py honk --brand tesla --yes
python3 {baseDir}/scripts/car_connect.py flash --brand tesla --yes
python3 {baseDir}/scripts/car_connect.py horn --brand honda --yes
Engine start/stop (Ford)
python3 {baseDir}/scripts/car_connect.py engine on --brand ford --yes
python3 {baseDir}/scripts/car_connect.py engine off --brand ford --yes
All brands summary
# One command for all configured brands
python3 {baseDir}/scripts/car_connect.py summary --all
# JSON output
python3 {baseDir}/scripts/car_connect.py summary --all --json
Safety Defaults
Actions requiring --yes confirmation:
lock,unlocktrunk open,frunk openwindows vent,windows closecharge start,charge stop,charge limitengine on,engine offclimate on,climate defrost on,climate-starthonk,flash,horn
Privacy
- Tokens cached locally only (brand-specific paths)
- Location is approximate by default
- Do not commit tokens, VINs, or precise location data
- Use
--jsonfor machine-readable, privacy-safe output
Examples
Morning check — all cars:
User: Check all my cars
Assistant: Runs summary --all for all 7 brands
Lock from bed:
User: Lock the Kia
Assistant: car-connect lock --brand kia --yes
Pre-heat before trip:
User: Start heating the Tesla
Assistant: car-connect climate defrost on --brand tesla --yes
Check charge before road trip:
User: How much charge does the VW have?
Assistant: car-connect charge status --brand volkswagen
Usage Guidance
This skill appears to do what it claims but there are practical risks you should weigh before installing: (1) provenance: the registry lists no homepage and the owner is unknown — prefer skills with a verifiable source (GitHub repo, official maintainer). (2) secrets: the skill asks for many email/password environment variables; avoid putting long‑term passwords in globally exported env vars — use service tokens or ephemeral creds if available and restrict where you export them (use a dedicated shell session or credential manager). (3) supply‑chain: the SKILL.md asks you to pip install multiple third‑party packages from PyPI; install them in a virtualenv, review the packages' repos and recent activity, and consider pinning versions. (4) inspect code: review the full car_connect.py for any network endpoints or unexpected behavior beyond calling official OEM libraries. (5) least privilege: only provide credentials for manufacturers you actually use. If you proceed and later feel uncomfortable, rotate/revoke the car account credentials and delete ~/.car_connect token files. If you want higher assurance, ask the publisher for a public source repository and review commit history before use.
Capability Analysis
Type: OpenClaw Skill
Name: car-connect
Version: 3.0.0
The car-connect skill is a legitimate utility for managing multiple vehicle brands (Tesla, Kia, Ford, etc.) via their respective Python API wrappers. The script car_connect.py handles sensitive credentials through environment variables and implements responsible local token storage in ~/.car_connect with restricted file permissions (0600). While the Mercedes and Volkswagen handlers are currently stubs returning demo data, the implemented logic for other brands is transparent, follows standard API patterns, and contains no evidence of data exfiltration, malicious execution, or prompt injection.
Capability Tags
Capability Assessment
Purpose & Capability
The SKILL.md, commands, and Python code implement multi‑brand car control and require the per‑brand credentials that are plausibly needed to call official connected car APIs. However the registry metadata shown at the top lists 'Required env vars: none' and 'No install spec', which contradicts the SKILL.md that clearly lists many env vars and pip installs — this metadata mismatch is a red flag about packaging/accuracy.
Instruction Scope
The runtime instructions are focused on installing Python libraries, exporting per‑brand environment variables, running an auth step, and invoking the included CLI script. The script only reads/writes tokens under ~/.car_connect and environment variables and otherwise calls the brand libraries. I did not find instructions that request unrelated system files or exfiltrate data to unexpected endpoints in the provided files.
Install Mechanism
Although the registry summary claimed no install spec, SKILL.md and embedded metadata instruct users to pip install multiple third‑party packages (teslapy, hyundai_kia_connect_api, pymyhondaplus, pytoyoda, fordpass). Installing several external PyPI packages increases supply‑chain risk; there is no published homepage/source repo in the registry to verify authorship. The skill itself is provided as code (scripts/car_connect.py), so running it will execute local code that depends on these packages.
Credentials
The skill asks for many sensitive credentials (email and password pairs for multiple automaker accounts). Those are reasonable for authenticating to some OEM APIs, but they are high‑sensitivity secrets. The SKILL.md recommends exporting them as environment variables (which can be exposed in process lists or shell history if handled poorly). The top-level registry metadata incorrectly reported no required env vars, adding to the concern.
Persistence & Privilege
always:false (no forced inclusion). The script persists tokens to ~/.car_connect/{brand}_token.json and sets file perms to 600 — that is scoped to the user's home directory and is expected. Keep in mind that the platform allows autonomous invocation by default; if you provide credentials the skill could be invoked by an agent (normal behavior) so you should consider who/what can trigger it.
How to Use
- Make sure OpenClaw is installed (local or Docker)
- Run the install command in chat:
/install car-connect - After installation, invoke the skill by name or use
/car-connect - Provide required inputs per the skill's parameter spec and get structured output
Version History
v3.0.0
**Major brand expansion and API improvements:**
- Added support for Toyota, Ford, Kia, and Honda alongside Tesla, Mercedes, and Volkswagen.
- Expanded dependency management to require per-brand Python libraries and environment variables.
- Reworked documentation for clear setup and brand/API requirements.
- Unified and streamlined all commands for status, control, lock/unlock, climate, charge/fuel, and more across brands.
- Updated install/setup instructions for each brand with precise environment variables and authentication steps.
v1.0.4
No user-visible changes in this version (1.0.4); metadata and documentation remain unchanged.
v1.0.3
car-connect 1.0.3 Changelog
- No file changes detected in this version.
- Functionality and documentation remain unchanged from the previous release.
v1.0.2
**Major update: Now supports Tesla, BYD, and Rivian alongside Mercedes and Volkswagen. Easier setup and full multi-brand status reporting.**
- Added support for Tesla, BYD, and Rivian vehicles, in addition to Mercedes and Volkswagen.
- Introduced `car-connect status --all` for a concise multi-brand car status summary.
- Improved brand setup: `add-brand` command now discovers configured brands automatically.
- Expanded command list: tyre pressure, seat heating, sentry mode (Tesla), and more.
- Updated setup instructions for new brands and simpler environment variable configuration.
- Updated documentation for Telegram-friendly output and advanced per-brand features.
v1.0.1
No user-visible changes in this release.
- No file changes were detected between versions 1.0.0 and 1.0.1.
v1.0.0
car-connect 1.0.0 — Initial release with multi-brand API support.
- Control Mercedes, Volkswagen, and Ford vehicles from macOS; BMW currently blocked.
- Supports status checks, lock/unlock, climate control, charging/fuel, location, and remote actions.
- Brand and account setup through environment variables and authentication commands.
- Clear safety: critical actions require --yes flag.
- Local privacy: no sharing of tokens, VINs, or precise locations.
Metadata
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Car Connect?
Control multiple car brands — Tesla, BYD, Rivian, Mercedes, Volkswagen — with one skill. Check tyre pressure, charge, climate, lock/unlock, location, and mor... It is an AI Agent Skill for Claude Code / OpenClaw, with 93 downloads so far.
How do I install Car Connect?
Run "/install car-connect" in the OpenClaw or Claude Code chat to install it in one step — no extra setup required.
Is Car Connect free?
Yes, Car Connect is completely free, licensed under MIT-0. You can download, install and use it at no cost.
Which platforms does Car Connect support?
Car Connect is cross-platform and runs anywhere OpenClaw / Claude Code is available (cross-platform).
Who created Car Connect?
It is built and maintained by Suvo (@deadlybutsoft); the current version is v3.0.0.
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