openhue
Control Philips Hue lights/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/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/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 Hue lights and scenes via a Hue Bridge. Setup - Discover bridges: `openhue discover` - Guided setup: `openhue setup` Read - `openhue get light --json` - `openhue get room --json` - `openhue get scene --json` Write - Turn on: `openhue set light <id-or-name> --on` - Turn off: `openhue set light <id-or-name> --off` - Brightness: `openhue set light <id> --on --brightness 50` - Color: `openhue set light <id> --on --rgb #3399FF` - Scene: `openhue set scene <scene-id>` Notes - You may need to press the Hue Bridge button during setup. - Use `--room "Room Name"` when light names are ambiguous.
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