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Verification Request: homebridge-biocat #1084

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Verification Request: homebridge-biocat#1084
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@AliG987
AliG987
opened on Jun 9, 2026

Plugin Name

homebridge-biocat

Link To GitHub Repo

https://github.com/AliG987/homebridge-biocat

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Plugin Name: homebridge-biocat
NPM Package: https://www.npmjs.com/package/homebridge-biocat
GitHub Repository: https://github.com/AliG987/homebridge-biocat

This is a dynamic platform plugin for WATERCryst BIOCAT devices using the official myBIOCAT REST API.

It exposes native HomeKit services for:

  • leak/fault status
  • water supply valve
  • absence mode switch
  • filter/maintenance status
  • optional daily statistics logging

Verification notes:

  • Published to npm
  • Source code available on GitHub with issues enabled
  • GitHub releases are created for package versions
  • Implements config.schema.json for Homebridge UI configuration
  • Supports Node.js v22 and v24
  • No postinstall scripts
  • No analytics or tracking
  • File writes are limited to the Homebridge storage directory via api.user.storagePath()
  • Plugin stays idle if apiKey is missing

The plugin does not offer the same nor less functionality than that of any existing verified plugin.

🟢 Yes

The plugin successfully installs and does not start unless it is configured.

🟢 Yes

The plugin does not require the user to run Homebridge in a TTY or with non-standard startup parameters, even for initial configuration.

🟢 Yes

The plugin does not contain any analytics or calls that enable you to track the user.

🟢 Yes

If the plugin needs to write files to disk (cache, keys, etc.), it stores them inside the Homebridge storage directory.

🟢 Yes

The plugin does not throw unhandled exceptions, the plugin must catch and log its own errors.

🟢 Yes

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  1. AliG987
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  2. github-actions commented on Jun 9, 2026

    @github-actions
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    on Jun 9, 2026 – with GitHub Actions
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    Note

    The verification check script has recently been updated. If you believe any result below is incorrect (a false positive), please reply to this issue and let us know — it helps us tune the new checks.

    🔴 Failed Checks

    • Config Schema JSON: schema is invalid - required should not be a boolean property on individual fields. In JSON Schema, required must be an array at the object level listing required property names. Remove "required": true/false from individual properties and use "required": ["property1", "property2"] at the object level instead.

    🟢 Passed Checks

    • Installation: successfully installed
    • Package JSON: homepage exists
    • Package JSON: bugs.url exists and seems a valid URL
    • Package JSON: keywords exist and contain 'homebridge-plugin'
    • Package JSON: 'preinstall' in scripts is not present
    • Package JSON: 'install' in scripts is not present
    • Package JSON: 'postinstall' in scripts is not present
    • Package JSON: engines.node property is compatible with Node 22
    • Package JSON: engines.node property is compatible with Node 24
    • Package JSON: engines.homebridge property is compatible with Homebridge 2.1.0
    • Package JSON: initializer function found
    • NPM Package: has not been deprecated
    • GitHub Repo: version in package.json (v0.1.3) matches NPM version (v0.1.3)
    • Config Schema JSON: exists and is valid JSON
    • Config Schema JSON: contains a valid pluginAlias
    • Config Schema JSON: pluginAlias matches the platform/accessory registered in code
    • Config Schema JSON: the pluginType is set to 'platform'
    • Config Schema JSON: contains a name schema property
    • Dependencies: homebridge is not declared as a runtime/peer/bundled dependency
    • Dependencies: hap-nodejs is not declared as a runtime/peer/bundled dependency
    • Security: no known vulnerabilities in dependencies
    • Security: no unsafe code patterns detected
    • Security: no privilege escalation attempts detected
    • GitHub Repo: repository is public
    • GitHub Repo: repository is not archived
    • GitHub Repo: issues are enabled
    • GitHub Repo: contains releases

    ℹ️ Check Details

    • These checks were run against v0.1.3 of the plugin.
    • Link to the run workflow: visit →.

    📋 Next Steps

    • Please action these failures and then comment /check to run the checks again.
    • If updating your package.json and config.schema.json files, don't forget to publish a new version to NPM.
    • Remember this is an automatic script: if you think something has been marked as a failure in error, let us know with a reply.
    • Feel free to ask any questions you have by replying to this issue.
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  4. AliG987 commented on Jun 9, 2026

    @AliG987
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    on Jun 9, 2026 via email
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  6. github-actions commented on Jun 9, 2026

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    Note

    The verification check script has recently been updated. If you believe any result below is incorrect (a false positive), please reply to this issue and let us know — it helps us tune the new checks.

    🟢 Passed Checks

    • Installation: successfully installed
    • Package JSON: homepage exists
    • Package JSON: bugs.url exists and seems a valid URL
    • Package JSON: keywords exist and contain 'homebridge-plugin'
    • Package JSON: 'preinstall' in scripts is not present
    • Package JSON: 'install' in scripts is not present
    • Package JSON: 'postinstall' in scripts is not present
    • Package JSON: engines.node property is compatible with Node 22
    • Package JSON: engines.node property is compatible with Node 24
    • Package JSON: engines.homebridge property is compatible with Homebridge 2.1.0
    • Package JSON: initializer function found
    • NPM Package: has not been deprecated
    • GitHub Repo: version in package.json (v0.2.1) matches NPM version (v0.2.1)
    • Config Schema JSON: exists and is valid JSON
    • Config Schema JSON: contains valid JSON Schema
    • Config Schema JSON: schema has valid type property
    • Config Schema JSON: schema has valid properties for object type
    • Config Schema JSON: contains a valid pluginAlias
    • Config Schema JSON: pluginAlias matches the platform/accessory registered in code
    • Config Schema JSON: the pluginType is set to 'platform'
    • Config Schema JSON: contains a name schema property
    • Dependencies: homebridge is not declared as a runtime/peer/bundled dependency
    • Dependencies: hap-nodejs is not declared as a runtime/peer/bundled dependency
    • Security: no known vulnerabilities in dependencies
    • Security: no unsafe code patterns detected
    • Security: no privilege escalation attempts detected
    • Runtime: homebridge installed successfully
    • Runtime: no config - homebridge should start without plugin configuration and plugin should not load
    • Runtime: platform only - plugin should start with just platform property
    • Runtime: minimal required - plugin should start with minimal required configuration
    • Runtime: full config - plugin should start with comprehensive configuration
    • Runtime: plugin shuts down cleanly within 12s of SIGTERM
    • Runtime: plugin restarts cleanly without port conflicts
    • GitHub Repo: repository is public
    • GitHub Repo: repository is not archived
    • GitHub Repo: issues are enabled
    • GitHub Repo: contains releases

    ℹ️ Check Details

    • These checks were run against v0.2.1 of the plugin.
    • Link to the run workflow: visit →.

    📋 Next Steps

    All checks passed successfully, nice work! Your plugin and/or icon will now be manually reviewed by the Homebridge team.

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  8. bwp91
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    verify: homebridge-biocat

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  10. github-actions commented on Jul 12, 2026

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    on Jul 12, 2026 – with GitHub Actions
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    Congratulations! Your plugin has been verified!

    You can now add one of the Verified by Homebridge badges to your plugin's README:

    verified-by-homebridge

    [![verified-by-homebridge](https://img.shields.io/badge/_-verified-blueviolet?color=%23491F59&style=flat&logoColor=%23FFFFFF&logo=homebridge)](https://github.com/homebridge/homebridge/wiki/Verified-Plugins)

    verified-by-homebridge

    [![verified-by-homebridge](https://img.shields.io/badge/homebridge-verified-blueviolet?color=%23491F59&style=flat)](https://github.com/homebridge/homebridge/wiki/Verified-Plugins)

    verified-by-homebridge

    [![verified-by-homebridge](https://img.shields.io/badge/homebridge-verified-blueviolet?color=%23491F59&style=for-the-badge&logoColor=%23FFFFFF&logo=homebridge)](https://github.com/homebridge/homebridge/wiki/Verified-Plugins)

    Your plugin is now also eligible to display a ❤️ Donate button on its tile in the Homebridge UI. See https://github.com/homebridge/homebridge/wiki/Donation-Links for instructions.

    Interested in getting a @homebridge-plugins/ scope for your plugin? See our Homebridge Scoped Plugins program.

    If for any reason in the future you can no longer maintain your plugin, please consider transferring it to our Homebridge Plugins organization.

    Don't forget to join the official Homebridge Discord server, where plugin developers can get tips and advice from other developers and the Homebridge project team in the #plugin-development channel!

    As a verified plugin, you can request a channel in the Discord server to discuss your plugin with users and other developers. Just ask in the #plugin-development channel.

    Thank you for your contribution to the Homebridge community.

    • The Homebridge Team
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  12. bwp91 commented on Jul 12, 2026

    @bwp91
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    on Jul 12, 2026
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    Thanks for this, and sorry for the wait! All checks out — now verified. 🎉

  13. bwp91
    closed this as completedon Jul 12, 2026
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