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Manage Philips Hue lights and scenes via OpenHue CLI commands.

Updated May 3, 2026
Search Tags:#smart home#home automation#light control#scene management#Philips Hue
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/eliottbusiness/DeptFlow-Agent --skill openhue-eliottbusiness
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: openhue
Source: https://github.com/eliottbusiness/DeptFlow-Agent/tree/main/profile/skills/smart-home/openhue
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/eliottbusiness/DeptFlow-Agent --skill openhue-eliottbusiness

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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

What problem does it solve?

This Skill solves the problem of manually controlling Philips Hue lights and scenes, making it easy to manage your smart home lighting with ease.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Light Control: Turn lights on, off, or adjust brightness and color.
  • Scene Management: Set scenes for different moods and activities.
  • Room Control: Manage specific rooms or zones of lights individually.
  • Use Case: Imagine you want to create a cozy ambiance for movie night. With this Skill, you can easily set the lights to a dim, warm color scene with just a single command.

Quick Start

Control your Philips Hue lights by running the command: openhue set light "Living Room" --on --brightness 50 --color "#FF5500".

Frequently Asked Questions about openhue

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I automate Philips Hue light control from a command-line interface?▼

Automate Philips Hue light control using OpenHue CLI commands to manage on/off states, brightness, colors, and scenes. You can issue single commands to adjust specific lights or entire rooms for home automation.

Do I need a Hue Bridge to manage scenes and brightness from the command line?▼

Yes, a Hue Bridge is required. The Skill relies on the OpenHue CLI installed on your local machine to communicate with the Hue Bridge for managing scenes, brightness, and color.

Can I set specific colors and brightness levels for individual rooms using home automation?▼

Yes, you can manage specific rooms or zones individually. Use commands to set parameters like brightness to 50 and color to a hex value for precise light control in targeted areas.

What is the best way to trigger a cozy scene for movie night with smart home lights?▼

Trigger a cozy scene by running a command that sets your lights to a dim, warm color. Scene management allows you to instantly apply predefined moods and activities to your rooms.

Why does my command-line light control require the OpenHue CLI to be installed locally?▼

The OpenHue CLI acts as the interface processing your commands. It must be installed locally to translate your automation scripts into actions executed by the Hue Bridge.

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