eightctl
Control Eight Sleep Pods with eightctl
Managing pod settings across separate controls can be slow and inconsistent. This skill guides authenticated eightctl commands for status, temperature, alarms, schedules, audio, and base settings.
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Test it
Using "eightctl". Check my pod status without changing anything.
Expected outcome:
The pod status check completed. The response summarizes current state and reports any unavailable fields without modifying settings.
Using "eightctl". Set the temperature to 20.
Expected outcome:
Planned change: set the pod temperature to 20. Confirmation is required before the command runs.
Using "eightctl". Show my schedules and help update weekdays.
Expected outcome:
- Current schedules are listed in a readable summary.
- The proposed weekday update is shown for review.
- No schedule changes occur until confirmation.
Security Audit
Medium RiskAll static findings are false positives caused by Markdown code formatting, metadata, or descriptive paths. Semantic review found mutable dependency installation and authenticated physical-device changes.
Confirmed security concerns (2)
Risk Factors
โ๏ธ External commands (10)
๐ Network access (1)
๐ Filesystem access (2)
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aiskillstore. (2026). eightctl security audit report (audit version 9) [Author version unspecified]. Skillstore. https://skillstore.io/skills/eightctl/audits/9BibTeX citation
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author = {aiskillstore},
title = {eightctl security audit report (audit version 9)},
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year = {2026},
number = {9},
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note = {Author version unspecified}
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title: "eightctl security audit report (audit version 9)"
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authors:
- name: "aiskillstore"
date-released: "2026-07-23"
url: "https://skillstore.io/skills/eightctl/audits/9"
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- type: other
value: "skillstore:eightctl:audit:9"
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Skillstore Score
Why this score Evidence Confidence: HighWhat You Can Build
Check Bedside Status
Review current pod state before changing any setting.
Manage Sleep Schedules
List and adjust recurring schedules or alarms with confirmation.
Operate Supported Hardware
Control audio or adjustable base functions through guided commands.
Try These Prompts
Check my Eight Sleep pod status and summarize the result. Do not change any settings.
Prepare to set my pod temperature to 20. Show the intended change and ask for confirmation before running it.
List my existing alarms, then help create an alarm for [time] on [days]. Confirm the final details before making changes.
Review status, schedules, alarms, audio, and base state. Propose changes for [goal], identify unsupported details, and confirm each mutating action.
Best Practices
- Use status and list commands before changing device settings.
- Confirm every mutating action, especially temperature, power, alarms, schedules, audio, and base position.
- Avoid repeated logins and group related read-only checks when possible.
Avoid
- Do not display, log, or repeat account credentials in responses.
- Do not run mutating commands without explicit confirmation.
- Do not retry failed authentication or API calls in rapid loops.
Frequently Asked Questions
What must be installed before using this skill?
How does eightctl authenticate?
Can this skill change pod temperature?
Can it manage alarms and schedules?
Does it support audio and adjustable bases?
Is the Eight Sleep API official?
Developer Details
Author
aiskillstoreLicense
MIT
Skillstore revision
r2
Version notice
The author did not declare a version.
Ref
c43861a65bb95efcae259cd161c9d6f4dc7eec6f
Maintenance freshness
7/25/2026
Usage
6 downloads ยท 99 views
File structure
๐ SKILL.md