The `matterbridge-test` package serves as a development and demonstration plugin within the `Matterbridge` ecosystem, a platform designed to bridge various smart home protocols like Matter and Homebridge for unified IoT device control. As of April 2026, its current stable version is 2.0.15. The package exhibits an active release cadence, with frequent patch updates primarily focused on dependency management, internal tooling improvements, and developer experience enhancements. It is not intended for direct end-user functionality but rather provides a reference implementation or testing ground for plugin development within the Matterbridge framework, ensuring compatibility and illustrating integration patterns. A key differentiator is its role in validating the Matterbridge plugin API and its strong adherence to modern TypeScript practices, as evidenced by its included type definitions and strict Node.js engine requirements, facilitating type-safe development for other Matterbridge plugin authors.
npm install matterbridge-testVerified import paths — ran on the pinned version, not inferred.
Demonstrates how to register and initialize the `Matterbridge Test Plugin` within a hypothetical `Matterbridge` instance, including basic configuration, and simulates a graceful shutdown.
Ensure your Node.js environment strictly matches one of the specified versions: `>=20.19.0 <21.0.0`, `>=22.13.0 <23.0.0`, or `>=24.0.0 <25.0.0`. Use a version manager like `nvm` or `fnm` to easily switch versions.
Regularly review the `matterbridge` and `matterbridge-test` changelogs when upgrading to detect any subtle behavioral changes. Test your plugin integrations thoroughly after updates.
Upgrade or downgrade your Node.js environment to a compatible version (e.g., `>=20.19.0 <21.0.0`) using a Node.js version manager like `nvm` (`nvm install X.X.X && nvm use X.X.X`).
Refer to the official `Matterbridge` documentation for the correct way to instantiate the `Matterbridge` core and register plugins. Ensure all necessary setup steps are completed before attempting to register your plugin.
Ensure your project is configured for ECMAScript Modules (ESM) by adding `"type": "module"` to your `package.json` and use `import` statements (e.g., `import { TestPlugin } from 'matterbridge-test';`).