openhue

Control Philips Hue lights and scenes via OpenHue CLI commands.

Updated Apr 5, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/dingdyan/openclaw-workspace-v2 --skill openhue-dingdyan
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: openhue
Source: https://github.com/dingdyan/openclaw-workspace-v2/tree/main/skills/openhue
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/dingdyan/openclaw-workspace-v2 --skill openhue-dingdyan

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill solves the problem of manually controlling Philips Hue lights and scenes by providing a simple command interface to drive your bridge actions.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Bridge discovery & setup: Find Hue bridges and complete guided setup when the Bridge button needs to be pressed.
  • Light/room/scene readback: Fetch light, room, and scene details in JSON for inspection or automation decisions.
  • Light control & scene execution: Turn lights on/off, set brightness and RGB colors, and trigger scenes by ID.

Use cases include quickly testing lighting setups, automating ambience changes for events, or programmatically adjusting colors and brightness based on another system.

Quick Start

Run an on-screen query to locate a light and switch it on by requesting the light details in JSON with the light identifier or name you intend to control.

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 and scenes from a command line interface?

You can control Philips Hue lights and scenes from a command line interface by using the OpenHue CLI to issue bridge discovery, setup, read, and write commands for on/off, brightness, RGB color, and scene activation.

How do I discover a Philips Hue Bridge and complete setup programmatically?

To discover a Philips Hue Bridge and complete setup, you run an on-screen bridge discovery query and follow the guided setup process, which includes pressing the Bridge button when prompted for authentication.

Can I get Philips Hue light, room, and scene details in JSON format?

Yes, you can fetch light, room, and scene details in JSON format by using the OpenHue CLI readback commands, allowing you to inspect current states for automation decisions.

How do I turn on a Hue light or set its brightness and RGB color using a CLI?

You turn on a Hue light or set its brightness and RGB color by issuing write commands through the OpenHue CLI, selecting the target light by its identifier or name to apply state changes.

How do I trigger a Philips Hue scene by ID through command line automation?

You trigger a Philips Hue scene by ID through command line automation by executing the specific scene activation command in the OpenHue CLI to apply the desired ambience.

Do I need a reachable Hue Bridge to use the OpenHue CLI for lighting control?

Yes, you need a reachable Hue Bridge on your network to use the OpenHue CLI, as all lighting control and scene execution commands are issued directly through the bridge hardware.