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Automate Philips Hue lighting control via the OpenHue CLI.

1|Updated Mar 5, 2026

Search Tags:#automation #cli #scenes #smart-home #lighting #openhue #hue

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npx skills add https://github.com/abhiunix/community-registry --skill openhue-abhiunix

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Skill: openhue
Source: https://github.com/abhiunix/community-registry/tree/main/skills/integration/openhue
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/abhiunix/community-registry --skill openhue-abhiunix

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Automates Philips Hue lighting control via the OpenHue CLI.

Core Features & Use Cases

List lights, rooms, and scenes and pull their states.
Turn lights on/off, adjust brightness, temperature, and color; apply predefined scenes.
Create and apply scenes across rooms for automation and ambiance.

Quick Start

Turn on the Living Room lights and set them to warm white at 60% brightness using the OpenHue CLI.

Frequently Asked Questions about openhue

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

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How do I automate Philips Hue lighting control from the command line?▼

Philips Hue lighting control can be automated from the command line by using the OpenHue CLI to script on/off, brightness, color temperature, and color changes for individual lights, rooms, and scenes.

What do I need to configure Hue lights and scenes via a CLI?▼

To configure Hue lights and scenes via a CLI, you need the OpenHue CLI installed, a Philips Hue Bridge connected to your local network, and access to the target lights, rooms, or scenes.

Can I apply predefined scenes to Hue rooms using scripted commands?▼

Predefined scenes can be applied to Hue rooms using scripted OpenHue CLI commands, allowing you to automate ambiance by listing, creating, and applying scenes across your configured rooms.

How do I adjust brightness and color temperature for smart home lights in bulk?▼

Brightness and color temperature for smart home lights can be adjusted in bulk by running OpenHue CLI commands that target entire rooms, applying changes like warm white at specific brightness levels.

Does this approach require a Hue Bridge on the local network?▼

This approach requires a Hue Bridge on the local network to function, as the OpenHue CLI communicates directly with the bridge to retrieve states and execute lighting automation commands.

What is the best way to script smart home lighting scenes for automation?▼

The best way to script smart home lighting scenes for automation is using a CLI like OpenHue, which allows you to pull current states, apply predefined scenes, and create new scenes across rooms through scripted commands.