openhue
Control Philips Hue lights and scenes via the OpenHue CLI.
Best use case
openhue is best used when you need a repeatable AI agent workflow instead of a one-off prompt.
Control Philips Hue lights and scenes via the OpenHue CLI.
Teams using openhue should expect a more consistent output, faster repeated execution, less prompt rewriting.
When to use this skill
- You want a reusable workflow that can be run more than once with consistent structure.
When not to use this skill
- You only need a quick one-off answer and do not need a reusable workflow.
- You cannot install or maintain the underlying files, dependencies, or repository context.
Installation
Claude Code / Cursor / Codex
Manual Installation
- Download SKILL.md from GitHub
- Place it in
.claude/skills/openhue/SKILL.mdinside your project - Restart your AI agent — it will auto-discover the skill
How openhue Compares
| Feature / Agent | openhue | Standard Approach |
|---|---|---|
| Platform Support | Not specified | Limited / Varies |
| Context Awareness | High | Baseline |
| Installation Complexity | Unknown | N/A |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this skill do?
Control Philips Hue lights and scenes via the OpenHue CLI.
Where can I find the source code?
You can find the source code on GitHub using the link provided at the top of the page.
SKILL.md Source
# OpenHue CLI Use `openhue` to control Philips Hue lights and scenes via a Hue Bridge. ## When to Use ✅ **USE this skill when:** - "Turn on/off the lights" - "Dim the living room lights" - "Set a scene" or "movie mode" - Controlling specific Hue rooms or zones - Adjusting brightness, color, or color temperature ## When NOT to Use ❌ **DON'T use this skill when:** - Non-Hue smart devices (other brands) → not supported - HomeKit scenes or Shortcuts → use Apple's ecosystem - TV or entertainment system control - Thermostat or HVAC - Smart plugs (unless Hue smart plugs) ## Common Commands ### List Resources ```bash openhue get light # List all lights openhue get room # List all rooms openhue get scene # List all scenes ``` ### Control Lights ```bash # Turn on/off openhue set light "Bedroom Lamp" --on openhue set light "Bedroom Lamp" --off # Brightness (0-100) openhue set light "Bedroom Lamp" --on --brightness 50 # Color temperature (warm to cool: 153-500 mirek) openhue set light "Bedroom Lamp" --on --temperature 300 # Color (by name or hex) openhue set light "Bedroom Lamp" --on --color red openhue set light "Bedroom Lamp" --on --rgb "#FF5500" ``` ### Control Rooms ```bash # Turn off entire room openhue set room "Bedroom" --off # Set room brightness openhue set room "Bedroom" --on --brightness 30 ``` ### Scenes ```bash # Activate scene openhue set scene "Relax" --room "Bedroom" openhue set scene "Concentrate" --room "Office" ``` ## Quick Presets ```bash # Bedtime (dim warm) openhue set room "Bedroom" --on --brightness 20 --temperature 450 # Work mode (bright cool) openhue set room "Office" --on --brightness 100 --temperature 250 # Movie mode (dim) openhue set room "Living Room" --on --brightness 10 ``` ## Notes - Bridge must be on local network - First run requires button press on Hue bridge to pair - Colors only work on color-capable bulbs (not white-only)
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