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Butler
Companion for Home Assistant
by Cassidy James Blaede
Official site: flathub.org
About Butler
Access your Home Assistant dashboard from a native companion UI, integrating better with your OS. Native features include:
Icon in your App Grid, Applications Menu, Dash, Dock, etc.
Native header bar
Save and restore current view and size when closed and re-opened
Two-finger swipe and mouse button support to go back/forward between views
Cross-desktop light/dark style support (if supported by your Lovelace theme)
Butler is designed to make getting at your Home Assistant dashboard easier for kiosks, your laptop/desktop, or your Linux phone. It does not currently support companion app features from Android and iOS like location services, notifications, or exposing device sensors—if you’d like to add those features, please check out the website to contribute!
Other features include:
Pinch-to-zoom
Set the scaling with Ctrl+Plus/Minus or Ctrl+0 to reset
Fullscreen from the menu, a keyboard shortcut, or a GSetting to better support kiosk use cases
Note WebRTC camera streams (i.e. used by some newer Nest cameras) are not currently supported.
How to install Butler
- Click Download — the developer's official website opens in a new tab.
- Download the latest version there and run it. Choose Custom/Advanced where offered, and skip any bundled extras.
- Prefer the command line? With Flatpak you can install and update it with: flatpak install flathub com.cassidyjames.butler
- Open Butler once it finishes installing.
Frequently asked questions
Is Butler free to download?
Yes. The Download button sends you to flathub.org, the developer's official site, where Butler is available to download. Flatnic doesn't host or modify any files.
How do I install Butler from the command line?
With Flatpak, run: flatpak install flathub com.cassidyjames.butler. This installs it from the official source and keeps it updated.
Is Butler safe?
Butler downloads directly from the developer. As always, scan the installer with your antivirus and choose Custom setup to skip any bundled extras.
