eightctl
steipete/clawdis
Control Eight Sleep pods via CLI—check status, adjust temperature, manage alarms and schedules.
What is eightctl?
eightctl is a command-line tool for controlling Eight Sleep smart beds. Use it to monitor pod status, adjust heating/cooling temperature, set and manage alarms, create schedules, and control audio playback.
- Check pod status and current settings
- Adjust bed temperature in real-time
- List, create, and dismiss alarms
- Create and update sleep schedules
- Control audio playback (play, pause, state)
- Manage bed base angle and info
How to install eightctl
npx skills add https://github.com/steipete/clawdis --skill eightctl- Go installed (for building from source)
- Eight Sleep account credentials
- Config file at ~/.config/eightctl/config.yaml or environment variables (EIGHTCTL_EMAIL, EIGHTCTL_PASSWORD)
How to use eightctl
- 1.Install eightctl via the skill installer (npx skills add)
- 2.Set up authentication: create ~/.config/eightctl/config.yaml or export EIGHTCTL_EMAIL and EIGHTCTL_PASSWORD
- 3.Run `eightctl status` to verify connection and see current pod state
- 4.Use `eightctl temp <degrees>` to adjust temperature
- 5.Use `eightctl alarm list` to view alarms or `eightctl alarm create` to add new ones
- 6.Use `eightctl schedule list` or `eightctl schedule create` for sleep schedules
Use cases
- Automate temperature adjustments based on time of day or sleep phase
- Set up recurring alarms integrated with your smart home workflow
- Monitor multiple pods and their current status from the command line
- Dismiss alarms programmatically without manual interaction
- Query bed configuration and base settings for diagnostics
- Smart home enthusiasts
- Eight Sleep pod owners
- Sleep optimization practitioners
- Home automation developers
eightctl FAQ
eightctl supports config file (~/.config/eightctl/config.yaml) or environment variables (EIGHTCTL_EMAIL, EIGHTCTL_PASSWORD).
No, the API is unofficial and rate-limited. Avoid repeated logins to prevent hitting rate limits.
Yes, eightctl can manage multiple Eight Sleep pods; check the status command for all connected devices.
Yes, it's recommended to confirm before changing temperature or alarms to avoid unintended adjustments.
Use `eightctl base info` to view base settings and `eightctl base angle` to adjust the bed angle.
Full instructions (SKILL.md)
Source of truth, from steipete/clawdis.
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eightctl
Use eightctl for Eight Sleep pod control. Requires auth.
Auth
- Config:
~/.config/eightctl/config.yaml - Env:
EIGHTCTL_EMAIL,EIGHTCTL_PASSWORD
Quick start
eightctl statuseightctl on|offeightctl temp 20
Common tasks
- Alarms:
eightctl alarm list|create|dismiss - Schedules:
eightctl schedule list|create|update - Audio:
eightctl audio state|play|pause - Base:
eightctl base info|angle
Notes
- API is unofficial and rate-limited; avoid repeated logins.
- Confirm before changing temperature or alarms.
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