openhue

Control Philips Hue lights and scenes via the OpenHue CLI.

Updated Mar 25, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/afel6/scal-ai-pipeline --skill openhue-afel6
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: openhue
Source: https://github.com/afel6/scal-ai-pipeline/tree/main/hermes_skills_library/smart-home/openhue
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/afel6/scal-ai-pipeline --skill openhue-afel6

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Provide a simple, scriptable interface to control Philips Hue bulbs, rooms, and scenes from a terminal so users can automate lighting without the vendor app or cloud services.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Local network control: Send commands to an on-premises Hue Bridge to toggle lights, adjust brightness, color, and color temperature.
  • Room & scene management: Activate predefined scenes, control whole rooms or individual bulbs, and use presets for bedtime, work, or movie modes.
  • Automation & scheduling: Integrate with cron jobs or automation tools to schedule lighting changes and create reproducible, repeatable behaviors for smart-home routines.

Quick Start

Use the OpenHue CLI to dim the living room lights to 50% brightness and set the color temperature to 300.

Frequently Asked Questions about openhue

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I control Philips Hue lights from a command-line interface?

Control Philips Hue lights from a command-line interface by sending local network commands to an on-premises Hue Bridge to toggle bulbs, adjust brightness, color, and color temperature.

Can I automate Philips Hue room scenes using cron jobs?

Automate Philips Hue room scenes using cron jobs by integrating the command-line interface to schedule lighting changes, activate predefined presets, and create reproducible smart-home routines.

Does Philips Hue CLI control work without cloud services?

Philips Hue CLI control works without cloud services by sending commands directly to an on-premises Hue Bridge on the same LAN, enabling local network automation and interactive bulb adjustments.

What do I need to set up local network lighting control for Philips Hue?

Local network lighting control for Philips Hue requires an on-premises Hue Bridge on the same LAN, the openhue CLI installed, and authorization via the bridge button to enable terminal commands.

How do I adjust brightness and color temperature for Hue bulbs in a terminal?

Adjust brightness and color temperature for Hue bulbs in a terminal by sending commands via the openhue CLI to the local Hue Bridge, such as dimming living room lights to 50% and setting color temperature to 300.

When should I use a command-line tool over the vendor app for smart-home lighting?

Use a command-line tool over the vendor app for smart-home lighting when you need scriptable automation, scheduled tasks via cron jobs, and reproducible room or scene behaviors without relying on cloud services.