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Analysis updated 2026-07-17 · repo last pushed 2026-06-08

★ 1DartAudience · generalComplexity · 3/5MaintainedSetup · moderate

TL;DR

An app that gives guests temporary, one-time access to a Home Assistant smart lock via a shareable link and QR code scan at the door.

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    What it does
      Temporary door access
      Shareable time limited link
      QR code confirms presence
    Tech stack
      Dart
      Flutter
      Pocketbase
    Use cases
      Let in a delivery person
      Give cleaner temp access
      Share access with guests
    Audience
      Homeowners
      Property managers
    How it works
      Connect Home Assistant
      Create expiring grant
      Scan QR at door
    Setup
      Self hosted
      Requires Home Assistant

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Why would anyone build with this?

REASON 1

Give a delivery person one-time access to unlock your door during a set time window.

REASON 2

Let a cleaner or contractor into your home without sharing a permanent password.

REASON 3

Share temporary smart lock access with a guest via a link and QR code.

REASON 4

Manage guest access to a property you rent out using your existing Home Assistant setup.

What's in the stack?

DartFlutterPocketbase

How it stacks up

jhass/doorlockmatheusanbs/bytebapoanshikadixit/cheerup
Stars110
LanguageDartDartDart
Last pushed2026-06-08——
MaintenanceMaintained——
Setup difficultymoderatemoderatemoderate
Complexity3/53/53/5
Audiencegeneraldeveloperdeveloper

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How do you spin it up?

Difficulty · moderate Time to first run · 1h+

Requires an existing Home Assistant setup and self-hosting the Pocketbase backend, built for personal use, not polished.

Yoink these prompts

Prompt 1
Help me set up doorlock and connect it to my Home Assistant instance.
Prompt 2
Explain how the QR code and shareable link work together to secure access.
Prompt 3
Walk me through creating a time-limited access grant for a guest.
Prompt 4
What do I need to deploy doorlock myself using Flutter and Pocketbase?

Frequently asked questions

wtf is doorlock?

An app that gives guests temporary, one-time access to a Home Assistant smart lock via a shareable link and QR code scan at the door.

What language is doorlock written in?

Mainly Dart. The stack also includes Dart, Flutter, Pocketbase.

Is doorlock actively maintained?

Maintained — commit in last 6 months (last push 2026-06-08).

How hard is doorlock to set up?

Setup difficulty is rated moderate, with roughly 1h+ to a first successful run.

Who is doorlock for?

Mainly general.

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