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Control Philips Hue lights, rooms, and scenes via the OpenHue CLI.

Updated Jul 10, 2026
Search Tags:#automation#cli#smart home#iot#philips hue#openhue#lighting control
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/AvaTar-ArTs/.Agent-skills --skill openhue-avatar-arts
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: openhue
Source: https://github.com/AvaTar-ArTs/.Agent-skills/tree/main/skills/smart-home/openhue
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/AvaTar-ArTs/.Agent-skills --skill openhue-avatar-arts

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve? Managing Philips Hue lighting from a terminal or automation workflow requires direct interaction with the Hue Bridge API, which is cumbersome to script manually. This Skill provides ready-to-use OpenHue CLI commands for controlling lights, rooms, and scenes without writing API calls. ## Core Features & Use Cases - Light Control: Turn individual lights on or off and adjust brightness, color temperature, and color by name or hex value. - Room and Scene Management: Control entire rooms at once and activate saved Hue scenes like Relax or Concentrate. - Use Case: Set up a bedtime routine by dimming the bedroom to 20% brightness with a warm 450 mirek temperature, or schedule cron jobs that brighten the office each morning. ## Quick Start Ask the assistant to turn off the living room lights or dim the bedroom to 20 percent brightness using openhue.

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 the command line?▼

Install the OpenHue CLI and use commands like openhue set light "Bedroom Lamp" --on --brightness 50 to control lights. Run openhue get light first to list exact light names, since names are case-sensitive.

How to install the OpenHue CLI on macOS or Linux?▼

On macOS, run brew install openhue/cli/openhue-cli. On Linux, download the pre-built binary from the openhue-cli GitHub releases page and place it in your local bin directory with execute permissions.

Does OpenHue work without a Hue Bridge on the network?▼

No, OpenHue requires a Philips Hue Bridge on the same local network as the machine running the CLI. The first run also requires physically pressing the button on the Bridge to authorize pairing.

Why does setting a color on my Hue light not work?▼

Color commands only work on color-capable Hue bulbs, not white-only models. Verify your bulb supports color, and check the exact light name with openhue get light since names are case-sensitive.

Can I schedule Hue lighting changes with OpenHue?▼

Yes, OpenHue commands work well in cron jobs for scheduled lighting. For example, you can dim lights at bedtime or set bright cool light in the office at wake time using openhue set room commands.

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