sonos-operations

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Execute any Sonos API operation dynamically with automatic discovery, parameter parsing, and direct SOAP execution. Use when users want to test operations on speakers, debug device behavior, or execute any UPnP operation without requiring code changes. Operations are discovered automatically from the sonos-api crate.

tatimblin By tatimblin schedule Updated 1/19/2026
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name: sonos-operations description: Execute any Sonos API operation dynamically with automatic discovery, parameter parsing, and direct SOAP execution. Use when users want to test operations on speakers, debug device behavior, or execute any UPnP operation without requiring code changes. Operations are discovered automatically from the sonos-api crate.

Sonos Operations

Execute any operation from the sonos-api crate dynamically with automatic discovery, parameter handling, and direct execution. No code changes required when new operations are added - operations are discovered automatically from the Rust source.

Quick Start

Execute Any Operation:

# Basic execution
python .claude/skills/sonos-operations/scripts/execute_operation.py <operation> <ip> [-p param=value]

# Examples
python .claude/skills/sonos-operations/scripts/execute_operation.py Play 192.168.1.100
python .claude/skills/sonos-operations/scripts/execute_operation.py GetVolume 192.168.1.100 -p channel=Master
python .claude/skills/sonos-operations/scripts/execute_operation.py SetVolume 192.168.1.100 -p desired_volume=50

List Available Operations:

python .claude/skills/sonos-operations/scripts/execute_operation.py --list
python .claude/skills/sonos-operations/scripts/discover_operations.py --service AVTransport

Get Operation Details:

python .claude/skills/sonos-operations/scripts/execute_operation.py --info SetVolume
python .claude/skills/sonos-operations/scripts/discover_operations.py --operation Play

How It Works

This skill uses dynamic discovery to find all operations defined in the sonos-api crate and executes them via direct SOAP calls:

  1. Discovery: Parses Rust macro definitions (define_upnp_operation!, define_operation_with_response!) to extract operation metadata
  2. Execution: Constructs SOAP envelopes directly in Python and sends HTTP requests to Sonos devices
  3. Zero maintenance: New operations added to sonos-api are automatically available - no skill updates needed

Usage Patterns

By Natural Language Request

When a user asks to run an operation, use this workflow:

  1. Discover the operation (if needed):

    python .claude/skills/sonos-operations/scripts/execute_operation.py --info <operation_name>

  2. Find devices (if IP not provided):

    python .claude/skills/sonos-operations/scripts/discover_devices.py

  3. Execute the operation:

    python .claude/skills/sonos-operations/scripts/execute_operation.py <operation> <ip> [-p key=value ...]

Common Execution Examples

# Playback control
python .claude/skills/sonos-operations/scripts/execute_operation.py Play 192.168.1.100
python .claude/skills/sonos-operations/scripts/execute_operation.py Pause 192.168.1.100
python .claude/skills/sonos-operations/scripts/execute_operation.py Stop 192.168.1.100
python .claude/skills/sonos-operations/scripts/execute_operation.py Next 192.168.1.100
python .claude/skills/sonos-operations/scripts/execute_operation.py Previous 192.168.1.100

# Volume control
python .claude/skills/sonos-operations/scripts/execute_operation.py GetVolume 192.168.1.100 -p channel=Master
python .claude/skills/sonos-operations/scripts/execute_operation.py SetVolume 192.168.1.100 -p desired_volume=50 -p channel=Master

# Transport info
python .claude/skills/sonos-operations/scripts/execute_operation.py GetTransportInfo 192.168.1.100
python .claude/skills/sonos-operations/scripts/execute_operation.py GetPositionInfo 192.168.1.100
python .claude/skills/sonos-operations/scripts/execute_operation.py GetMediaInfo 192.168.1.100

# Seek
python .claude/skills/sonos-operations/scripts/execute_operation.py Seek 192.168.1.100 -p unit=REL_TIME -p target=00:02:30
python .claude/skills/sonos-operations/scripts/execute_operation.py Seek 192.168.1.100 -p unit=TRACK_NR -p target=5

JSON Output for Parsing

Add --json for machine-readable output:

python .claude/skills/sonos-operations/scripts/execute_operation.py GetVolume 192.168.1.100 --json

Parameter Handling

Common Defaults

Most operations automatically use sensible defaults:

  • instance_id: 0 (always added automatically)
  • channel: "Master" (for volume operations - must be specified)
  • speed: "1" (for Play operation - must be specified)

Parameter Syntax

-p key=value           # String or auto-detected type
-p volume=50           # Auto-detected as integer
-p crossfade=true      # Auto-detected as boolean
-p channel=Master      # String value

Finding Required Parameters

# Show all parameters for an operation (* = required)
python .claude/skills/sonos-operations/scripts/execute_operation.py --info SetVolume

Output:

Operation: SetVolumeOperation
  Action: SetVolume
  Service: RenderingControl
  Parameters:
    * instance_id: u32 (default: 0)
    * channel: String
    * desired_volume: u8

Operation Discovery

List All Operations

python .claude/skills/sonos-operations/scripts/execute_operation.py --list

Filter by Service

python .claude/skills/sonos-operations/scripts/discover_operations.py --service AVTransport
python .claude/skills/sonos-operations/scripts/discover_operations.py --service RenderingControl
python .claude/skills/sonos-operations/scripts/discover_operations.py --service ZoneGroupTopology

Search Operations

python .claude/skills/sonos-operations/scripts/discover_operations.py --grep volume
python .claude/skills/sonos-operations/scripts/discover_operations.py --grep transport
python .claude/skills/sonos-operations/scripts/discover_operations.py --grep queue

Get Full Operation Details

# Human-readable
python .claude/skills/sonos-operations/scripts/discover_operations.py --operation SetVolume

# JSON format
python .claude/skills/sonos-operations/scripts/discover_operations.py --operation SetVolume --json

Device Discovery

Find Devices on Network

python .claude/skills/sonos-operations/scripts/discover_devices.py

This discovers Sonos devices and saves them to discovered_devices.json.

Manual IP Entry

If device discovery fails, the user can provide an IP address directly:

python .claude/skills/sonos-operations/scripts/execute_operation.py GetVolume 192.168.1.100 -p channel=Master

Error Handling

The script provides detailed error information:

# Missing parameter
$ python execute_operation.py SetVolume 192.168.1.100
Operation failed: Required parameter 'channel' not provided

# Unknown operation
$ python execute_operation.py UnknownOp 192.168.1.100
Operation failed: Operation 'UnknownOp' not found. Available: ...

# Device unreachable
$ python execute_operation.py Play 192.168.1.1
Operation failed: Network error: [Errno 60] Operation timed out

# SOAP fault (UPnP error)
$ python execute_operation.py Play 192.168.1.100
Operation failed: Transition not available
Error code: 701

Testing New Operations

When implementing new operations in sonos-api:

  1. Implement the operation using define_upnp_operation! or define_operation_with_response! macro
  2. Run discovery to verify it's detected:
    python .claude/skills/sonos-operations/scripts/discover_operations.py --operation YourNewOperation
  3. Test execution:
    python .claude/skills/sonos-operations/scripts/execute_operation.py YourNewOperation 192.168.1.100 -p param=value

No changes to this skill are needed - new operations are automatically available!

Reference Files

  • discover_operations.py: Parses Rust source to extract all operation metadata
  • execute_operation.py: Executes operations via direct SOAP calls
  • discover_devices.py: Discovers Sonos devices on the network
  • references/operation_patterns.md: Common parameter patterns and UPnP values
  • references/services_guide.md: Service-specific documentation

Architecture

User Request
    |
    v
discover_operations.py   <-- Parses Rust macros to find operations
    |
    v
execute_operation.py     <-- Constructs SOAP, sends HTTP request
    |
    v
Sonos Device (HTTP/SOAP) <-- Direct communication, no Rust compilation
    |
    v
Response Parsing         <-- Extract values from XML response

This design ensures:

  • No Rust compilation at runtime
  • Automatic support for new operations
  • Fast execution with minimal dependencies
  • Easy debugging with verbose/JSON output modes
Install via CLI
npx skills add https://github.com/tatimblin/sonos-sdk --skill sonos-operations
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