hue-domain

Administer Philips Hue scenes via layered YAML definitions and the hue-kit CLI.

3|1|Updated Feb 21, 2026

Search Tags:#automation #cli #smart home #yaml #philips hue #lighting

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npx skills add https://github.com/kitaekatt/plugins-kit --skill hue-domain

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Skill: hue-domain
Source: https://github.com/kitaekatt/plugins-kit/tree/main/plugins/hue-kit/skills/hue-domain
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/kitaekatt/plugins-kit --skill hue-domain

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

This skill solves the complexity of managing Philips Hue lighting scenes by replacing manual, opaque bridge configurations with a transparent, version-controlled, and layered YAML-based design system.

Core Features & Use Cases

Layered Scene Modeling: Define complex lighting scenes as an ordered stack of layers, allowing for precise control over light groups and colors.
Bridge Synchronization: Safely read, validate, and apply scene definitions to your Hue bridge with built-in backup and verification.
Visual Reporting: Generate self-contained HTML reports to visualize your lighting designs and verify changes before applying them to your home.

Quick Start

Run the hue-kit start command to detect your bridge status and begin the setup process for your lighting scenes.

Frequently Asked Questions about hue-domain

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I manage Philips Hue scenes using YAML configuration files?▼

You can manage Philips Hue scenes by defining them as an ordered stack of layers in YAML, allowing precise control over light groups and colors via the hue-kit CLI.

What is the painter's algorithm model for lighting scene definition?▼

The painter's algorithm model layers lighting scenes sequentially, stacking transparent color and group definitions in YAML to precisely compose complex lighting states for Philips Hue.

How do I safely synchronize YAML lighting configurations to a Hue bridge?▼

You safely synchronize YAML configurations by reading, validating, and applying scene definitions to the Hue bridge using built-in backup and automated verification features via the hue-kit CLI.

Can I visualize Philips Hue lighting designs before applying them to my home?▼

Yes, you can generate self-contained HTML reports to visually verify your layered lighting designs and confirm scene changes before applying them to your Hue bridge.

Does this approach support bridge-agnostic scene management for Philips Hue?▼

Yes, the system satisfies requirements for bridge-agnostic scene management by handling bridge discovery and applying non-destructive definition updates safely across your lighting setup.

What are the limitations of non-destructive definition updates for lighting scenes?▼

Non-destructive definition updates safely modify YAML layers without overwriting existing bridge configurations, but require automated verification to ensure lighting states remain synchronized and valid.