openhue

Control Philips Hue lights and scenes via the OpenHue CLI tool.

16|1|Updated Feb 23, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Flexasaurusrex/OpenPaw --skill openhue-flexasaurusrex
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Skill: openhue
Source: https://github.com/Flexasaurusrex/OpenPaw/tree/main/skills/openhue
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Flexasaurusrex/OpenPaw --skill openhue-flexasaurusrex

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill allows users to control their Philips Hue smart lights and scenes directly through a command-line interface, simplifying home lighting automation.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Light Control: Turn lights on/off, adjust brightness, color, and color temperature.
  • Room Control: Manage all lights within a specific room simultaneously.
  • Scene Activation: Apply pre-configured lighting scenes like "movie mode" or "relax."
  • Use Case: "Dim the living room lights to 20% and set them to a warm color temperature for a relaxing evening."

Quick Start

Use the openhue skill to turn on the bedroom lamp.

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 smart lights using a command-line interface?

You can control Philips Hue smart lights via a command-line interface by using this Skill to manage individual lights, entire rooms, and activate specific lighting scenes programmatically.

Can I adjust brightness and color temperature for Philips Hue rooms through CLI?

Yes, you can adjust brightness, color, and color temperature for Philips Hue rooms through CLI commands, enabling simultaneous management of all lights within a specific room.

How do I activate pre-configured lighting scenes like movie mode using home automation CLI?

You can activate pre-configured lighting scenes like movie mode using home automation CLI by sending programmatic commands through this Skill to apply specific room settings.

Do I need the openhue-cli binary installed to manage Hue lights programmatically?

Yes, you need the openhue-cli binary installed and accessible in your system's PATH environment variable to manage Hue lights programmatically through this Skill.

What are the limitations of using CLI for home lighting automation?

Limitations of using CLI for home lighting automation include the requirement for the openhue-cli binary to be pre-installed in the system PATH, restricting usage to environments where this dependency is configured.