openhue

Control Philips Hue lights, rooms, and scenes via the openhue CLI.

Updated May 12, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/hungthinh04/Hermes_AI_Agent --skill openhue-hungthinh04
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: openhue
Source: https://github.com/hungthinh04/Hermes_AI_Agent/tree/main/skills/smart-home/openhue
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/hungthinh04/Hermes_AI_Agent --skill openhue-hungthinh04

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

OpenHue removes the friction of manually adjusting Philips Hue lighting by letting you control lights, rooms, scenes, brightness, color, and temperature from a simple command interface.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Light Control: Turn individual bulbs on or off, dim them, and change their color or warmth.
  • Room and Scene Automation: Manage entire rooms or trigger saved scenes for routines like bedtime, work mode, or movie night.
  • Real-World Use: Use it to quickly set a bedroom to warm low light at night, brighten an office for focus, or switch a living room to a relaxing scene before watching a film.

Quick Start

Use the openhue skill to turn on the Bedroom lamp at 50 percent brightness with a warm color temperature.

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 a terminal assistant?

You can control Philips Hue lights from a terminal assistant by using the openhue CLI to switch bulbs on or off, dim rooms, change color temperature, and launch preset scenes through simple chat commands.

What do I need to automate Hue room and scene routines from a command line?

Automating Hue room and scene routines from a command line requires the openhue CLI, a local Hue Bridge on the same network, and first-time physical bridge pairing to manage devices reliably.

Can I dim individual Hue bulbs and change their color temperature via chat?

Yes, you can dim individual Hue bulbs and change their color temperature via chat by instructing the terminal-driven assistant to apply specific brightness percentages and warmth levels.

Does openhue work without a local Hue Bridge connection?

No, openhue does not work without a local Hue Bridge connection, as it requires the bridge on the same network and first-time physical pairing to manage devices reliably.

How do I trigger a saved Hue scene for a daily routine like bedtime?

To trigger a saved Hue scene for a daily routine like bedtime, you use the terminal assistant to launch preset scene automations for entire rooms, such as switching a bedroom to warm low light.