Alexa CLI
Alert level: High
Control Amazon Alexa devices and smart home via the `alexacli` CLI. Use when a user asks to speak/announce on Echo devices, control lights/thermostats/locks, send voice commands, or query Alexa.
Locality:Hybrid
Data access:Sensitive
Actions:Write
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Why this rating
Deterministic checks triggered by the tool capabilities and evidence.
- Locality: Hybrid
Uses Amazon's unofficial Alexa API.
- Data access: Sensitive
Can query calendars and read voice activity history.
- Action surface: Write
Sends voice commands that change device and smart-home state.
Best practices
Follow these steps to reduce risk when using this skill.
- Use a dedicated Alexa account and limit device permissions where possible.
- Avoid sending sensitive information through speak or announce commands.
- Review command text carefully before issuing smart-home actions.
Evidence links
Public sources backing the indicator assignments.
Always be careful when navigating away from the website.
Max-risk rule
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