Enhance Node-RED integration documentation and metadata

- Add comprehensive installation instructions (npm, Palette Manager)
- Add usage examples and workflow scenarios
- Document all event types and available commands
- Improve package.json description and keywords
- Add badges and resources section
- Create changeset for patch release

Brings Node-RED documentation quality to match n8n improvements

Author: claude

.changeset/node-red-documentation-uplift.md

@@ -0,0 +1,23 @@
+---
+"@teslemetry/node-red-contrib-teslemetry": patch
+---
+
+Enhance Node-RED integration documentation and metadata
+
+**Documentation Improvements:**
+- Added npm installation instructions (via npm and Palette Manager)
+- Added badges for npm version and license
+- Comprehensive README update with:
+  - Features section highlighting key capabilities
+  - Prerequisites section for getting started
+  - Configuration guide
+  - 4 usage examples with real-world scenarios
+  - Complete list of available vehicle and energy commands
+  - Event types documentation (including all 9 event types)
+  - Resources and support links
+
+**Package Metadata:**
+- Enhanced description: "Node-RED nodes for controlling Tesla vehicles and energy sites via Teslemetry API"
+- Expanded keywords: Added automation, vehicle, energy, powerwall, solar, iot, smart-home
+
+This brings the Node-RED documentation quality to match the n8n integration improvements.

packages/node-red-contrib-teslemetry/README.md

@@ -1,16 +1,59 @@
 # Node-RED Teslemetry Integration
 
-Node-RED nodes for interacting with Tesla vehicles and energy sites via [Teslemetry](https://teslemetry.com).
+[![npm version](https://img.shields.io/npm/v/@teslemetry/node-red-contrib-teslemetry.svg)](https://www.npmjs.com/package/@teslemetry/node-red-contrib-teslemetry)
+[![License](https://img.shields.io/badge/License-Apache%202.0-blue.svg)](https://opensource.org/licenses/Apache-2.0)
+
+Node-RED nodes for controlling Tesla vehicles and energy sites via the [Teslemetry](https://teslemetry.com) API.
+
+## Features
+
+- 🚗 **Vehicle Control**: Lock/unlock, climate, charging, navigation, and more
+- ⚡ **Energy Management**: Monitor and control Powerwall and Solar systems
+- 📡 **Real-Time Events**: React to vehicle state changes via Server-Sent Events
+- 🎯 **Signal Monitoring**: Track specific vehicle data fields (speed, battery, etc.)
+- 🔄 **Full API Coverage**: Access all Teslemetry API features
 
 ## Installation
 
-Local installation (for development):
+### From npm (Recommended)
+
+Navigate to your Node-RED user directory (usually `~/.node-red`) and install:
+
+```bash
+cd ~/.node-red
+npm install @teslemetry/node-red-contrib-teslemetry
+```
+
+Then restart Node-RED.
+
+### From Node-RED Palette Manager
+
+1. Open Node-RED in your browser
+2. Go to **Menu** → **Manage palette**
+3. Click the **Install** tab
+4. Search for `@teslemetry/node-red-contrib-teslemetry`
+5. Click **Install**
+
+### Local Development
 
 ```bash
 cd ~/.node-red
 npm install /path/to/packages/node-red-contrib-teslemetry
 ```
 
+## Prerequisites
+
+1. **Teslemetry Account**: Sign up at [teslemetry.com](https://teslemetry.com)
+2. **Access Token**: Generate an API access token from your Teslemetry dashboard
+3. **Tesla Virtual Key**: Configure virtual key access for your vehicle(s)
+
+## Configuration
+
+1. Drag a Teslemetry node onto your flow
+2. Double-click to edit and add a new **Teslemetry Config**
+3. Enter your Teslemetry access token
+4. Save and deploy
+
 ## Nodes
 
 ### teslemetry-config
@@ -54,20 +97,101 @@ Listen for real-time Server-Sent Events (SSE) from Teslemetry.
 
 **Configuration:**
 - **VIN**: Filter events for a specific vehicle (optional).
-- **Event Type**: The type of event to listen for (e.g., `vehicle_data`, `state`, `alerts`).
+- **Event Type**: The type of event to listen for.
+
+**Event Types:**
+- **all**: Stream all events
+- **data**: Real-time telemetry data updates
+- **state**: State changes (online/asleep/charging)
+- **vehicle_data**: Full vehicle data snapshots
+- **errors**: Vehicle error events
+- **alerts**: Vehicle alerts and notifications
+- **connectivity**: Connection status changes
+- **credits**: API credit usage updates
+- **config**: Configuration changes
 
 **Outputs:**
-- `msg.payload`: The event data object.
-- `msg.topic`: The event type.
+- `msg.payload`: The event data object
+- `msg.topic`: The event type
 
 ### teslemetry-signal
 Listen for specific signal changes from a vehicle.
 
 **Configuration:**
-- **VIN**: The vehicle to monitor.
-- **Field**: The specific signal field to listen for (e.g., `speed`, `odometer`).
+- **VIN**: The vehicle to monitor
+- **Field**: The specific signal field to listen for (e.g., `speed`, `odometer`, `battery_level`)
 
 **Outputs:**
-- `msg.payload`: The new value of the signal.
-- `msg.topic`: `signal`.
-- `msg.field`: The name of the field.
+- `msg.payload`: The new value of the signal
+- `msg.topic`: `signal`
+- `msg.field`: The name of the field
+
+## Usage Examples
+
+### Example 1: Lock Vehicle When Leaving Home
+
+1. Add a **geofence** or **location** trigger node
+2. Add a **function** node to set `msg.command = "lockDoors"`
+3. Add a **teslemetry-vehicle-command** node with your VIN configured
+4. Connect them together
+
+### Example 2: Start Climate Control on Schedule
+
+1. Add an **inject** node configured for your departure time
+2. Add a **teslemetry-vehicle-command** node
+3. Set Command to **Start HVAC**
+4. Set temperatures using **setTemps** with `msg.driver_temp` and `msg.passenger_temp`
+
+### Example 3: Monitor Charging and Send Notifications
+
+1. Add a **teslemetry-event** node
+2. Set Event Type to **data**
+3. Add a **function** node to filter charging-related updates
+4. Add an **email** or **pushover** node for notifications
+5. Send alert when charging completes
+
+### Example 4: Alert on Low Battery
+
+1. Add a **teslemetry-signal** node
+2. Set Field to `battery_level`
+3. Add a **switch** node to check if value < 20
+4. Add notification node (email/SMS/Pushover)
+
+## Available Vehicle Commands
+
+- **Get Vehicle Data**: Retrieves comprehensive vehicle information
+- **Wake Up**: Wakes up the vehicle from sleep
+- **Flash Lights**: Flashes the headlights
+- **Honk Horn**: Honks the horn
+- **Lock/Unlock Doors**: Controls door locks
+- **Remote Start**: Enables keyless driving
+- **Actuate Trunk**: Opens/closes front or rear trunk
+- **Climate Control**: Start/stop HVAC, set temps, seat heaters, steering wheel heater
+- **Charging**: Start/stop, open/close port, set limit, set amps
+- **Sentry Mode**: Enable/disable Sentry Mode
+- **Homelink**: Trigger Homelink at specific coordinates
+- **Navigation**: Send destination to vehicle navigation
+
+## Available Energy Commands
+
+- **Get Live Status**: Live power usage details
+- **Get Site Info**: Configuration and site details
+- **Set Backup Reserve**: Set battery reserve percentage
+- **Set Operation Mode**: Self Consumption, Backup, or Autonomous
+- **Set Storm Mode**: Enable/disable Storm Mode
+- **Grid Import/Export**: Configure grid export rules (Everything, Solar Only, Nothing)
+- **Off-Grid Reserve**: Set vehicle charging reserve for off-grid operation
+
+## Resources
+
+- **Teslemetry Documentation**: https://teslemetry.com/docs
+- **API Reference**: https://developer.teslemetry.com
+- **Support**: https://github.com/Teslemetry/typescript-teslemetry/issues
+
+## License
+
+Apache-2.0 License - see [LICENSE](LICENSE) file for details
+
+## Contributing
+
+Contributions are welcome! Please see the [main repository](https://github.com/Teslemetry/typescript-teslemetry) for contribution guidelines.

packages/node-red-contrib-teslemetry/package.json

@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 {
   "name": "@teslemetry/node-red-contrib-teslemetry",
   "version": "0.1.2",
-  "description": "Node-RED integration for Teslemetry",
+  "description": "Node-RED nodes for controlling Tesla vehicles and energy sites via Teslemetry API",
   "main": "dist/index.cjs",
   "engines": {
     "node": ">=18.0.0"
@@ -16,7 +16,14 @@
   "keywords": [
     "node-red",
     "tesla",
-    "teslemetry"
+    "teslemetry",
+    "automation",
+    "vehicle",
+    "energy",
+    "powerwall",
+    "solar",
+    "iot",
+    "smart-home"
   ],
   "author": {
     "name": "Teslemetry",