openhue

Manage Philips Hue lights and scenes via the OpenHue CLI.

Updated Jun 16, 2026

Search Tags:#automation #smart home #philips hue #light control #home lighting

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npx skills add https://github.com/breakingcircuits1337/agent-skills --skill openhue-breakingcircuits1337

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Skill: openhue
Source: https://github.com/breakingcircuits1337/agent-skills/tree/main/openhue
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/breakingcircuits1337/agent-skills --skill openhue-breakingcircuits1337

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires openhue, and includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill streamlines the control of Philips Hue lights and scenes, offering a convenient way to manage your smart lighting setup without complexity.

Core Features & Use Cases

Discover and Set Up: Easily discover Hue bridges and guide the setup process.
Read and Write: Retrieve light, room, and scene information, and manipulate lights and scenes with simple commands.
Use Case: Imagine you want to turn off all lights in a room. Use this Skill to execute the command "openhue set light all --off" and achieve this with minimal effort.

Quick Start

To turn on a specific light, you can use the command: openhue set light <id-or-name> --on

Frequently Asked Questions about openhue

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

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

You can control Philips Hue lights from the command line by executing CLI commands to read and write light states, manage scenes, and automate smart home lighting setups with simple text inputs.

What do I need to set up before automating my home lighting with this tool?▼

You need the OpenHue CLI installed and operational on your system, which then allows you to discover your Philips Hue bridges and complete the initial setup process for your home lighting network.

How do I turn off all lights in a specific room using Philips Hue?▼

To turn off all lights in a room, you can use the command `openhue set light all --off`, which manipulates your light states directly without requiring complex manual configuration.

Can I retrieve information about my smart home scenes and rooms via CLI?▼

Yes, you can read and retrieve detailed information about your lights, rooms, and scenes directly through the command line interface, enabling easy monitoring of your smart home lighting setup.

What is the best way to manage Philips Hue scenes without a GUI?▼

The best way to manage scenes without a GUI is using a command line interface, which allows you to retrieve and write scene configurations, offering a streamlined approach to automate your smart lighting.