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LNXlink vs go-hass-agent: catalog facts
LNXlink	go-hass-agent
Free Free and open source under the MIT license.	Free Free and open source under the MIT license.
Linux, Self-hosted	Linux
Publishes system metrics through MQTT autodiscovery Includes modules for system controls and device monitoring	Reports desktop sensors and events to Home Assistant Provides controls such as volume and power control
Linux only Remote controls require an MQTT and Home Assistant setup	The documented sensor and control list varies by operating system
Downloadable app, Self-hosted	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License: MIT	License: MIT
Not stated if an account is needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 8, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 8, 2026

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