openhue

Controls Philips Hue lights and scenes via OpenHue CLI commands.

2|Updated May 23, 2026

Search Tags:#cli #color #scenes #philips hue #lighting #brightness

Ready to run

npx skills add https://github.com/enclawed/enclawed-oss --skill openhue-enclawed

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Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: openhue
Source: https://github.com/enclawed/enclawed-oss/tree/main/skills/openhue
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/enclawed/enclawed-oss --skill openhue-enclawed

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill removes the friction of managing Philips Hue lighting manually by letting you switch lights, adjust brightness and color, and activate scenes through a simple command-line workflow.

Core Features & Use Cases

Light Control: Turn individual Hue bulbs on or off, dim them, and change color temperature or RGB color.
Room Control: Manage an entire room or zone at once for quick whole-space lighting changes.
Scene Activation: Trigger preset scenes such as Relax, Concentrate, bedtime, work mode, or movie mode.
Practical Example: Use it to set a living room to a dim warm scene for movie night or brighten an office for focused work.

Quick Start

Ask the assistant to use the openhue skill to turn on a Hue light or room, set the brightness, and apply a scene in one step.

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?▼

You can control Philips Hue lights from the command line by using the openhue binary to set on/off states, adjust brightness, change colors, and activate preset scenes for Hue Bridge-connected bulbs, rooms, and zones.

Can I activate Hue lighting scenes like movie mode through a CLI?▼

Yes, you can activate preset Hue lighting scenes like movie mode, work mode, or bedtime through the CLI by triggering them on entire rooms or zones connected to your Hue Bridge for quick whole-space changes.

What do I need to manage Hue bulbs and rooms using a command line interface?▼

To manage Hue bulbs and rooms via a command line interface, you need the openhue binary installed and local network access to a Philips Hue Bridge to list devices and apply lighting changes.

Does openhue work with Hue Bridge-connected zones and rooms?▼

Yes, openhue works with Hue Bridge-connected zones and rooms, allowing you to manage an entire space at once by setting brightness, color temperature, RGB color, and activating scenes across multiple bulbs.

What's the best way to automate workspace lighting for focused work?▼

Automate workspace lighting for focused work by using the CLI to trigger preset scenes like Concentrate or brighten an office room, applying specific brightness and color temperature settings to Hue Bridge-connected bulbs in one step.