openhue

Control Philips Hue lights and scenes via the OpenHue command-line interface.

Updated Jan 26, 2026

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

Ready to run

npx skills add https://github.com/coltonbatts/Loubot --skill openhue-coltonbatts

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

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill allows you to control your Philips Hue lights and scenes directly from the command line, integrating smart lighting control into your automated workflows.

Core Features & Use Cases

Discover and Setup: Easily find and configure your Hue Bridge.
Read Light/Room/Scene Status: Get current information about your lights and scenes.
Control Lights: Turn lights on/off, adjust brightness, and set colors.
Activate Scenes: Trigger pre-defined lighting scenes.
Use Case: Automatically turn off all lights in the living room at 11 PM or set a "movie night" scene with a single command.

Quick Start

Use the openhue skill to turn on the light named 'Living Room Lamp'.

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 using the openhue-cli binary to write commands that turn lights on/off, adjust brightness, and set colors. It enables direct management of individual lights.

Can I activate Philips Hue scenes using a CLI tool?▼

Yes, you can activate Philips Hue scenes using the openhue-cli binary by triggering pre-defined lighting scenes. This allows you to instantly set configurations like a movie night scene with a single command.

Do I need to install any dependencies to automate smart home lighting with openhue?▼

Yes, automating smart home lighting requires the openhue-cli binary to be installed and accessible in your system's PATH. This dependency is necessary for discovering your Hue Bridge and executing commands.

What is the best way to discover and set up a Philips Hue Bridge in automated workflows?▼

The best way to discover and set up a Philips Hue Bridge in automated workflows is using the openhue-cli binary. It provides functionalities to easily find and configure your bridge before reading light states.

How do I read the current status of my Philips Hue lights and rooms?▼

You read the current status of Philips Hue lights and rooms by using the openhue-cli binary to get current information about your lights and scenes. This enables monitoring states before writing commands.