openhue

Control Philips Hue lights, scenes, brightness, and color temperature via OpenHue CLI.

Updated Apr 10, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/KarlinskyS/hermesSkills --skill openhue-karlinskys
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: openhue
Source: https://github.com/KarlinskyS/hermesSkills/tree/main/smart-home/openhue
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/KarlinskyS/hermesSkills --skill openhue-karlinskys

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Managing Philips Hue lighting manually can be time‑consuming, especially when adjusting multiple bulbs, rooms, or scenes across the home.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Turn individual lights or entire rooms on and off.
  • Adjust brightness, color temperature, and color of compatible bulbs.
  • Activate predefined scenes such as “Relax,” “Work,” or “Movie” mode.
  • Schedule lighting changes using command‑line scripts or cron jobs.

Quick Start

Ask Hermes to turn on the bedroom lamp at 50% brightness using the openhue skill.

Frequently Asked Questions about openhue

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

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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 skill to issue CLI commands that turn lights on or off, adjust brightness, and change color temperature across rooms.

Can I activate preset Hue scenes using a CLI tool?

Yes, you can activate preset Hue scenes using the openhue CLI tool, which allows you to trigger predefined lighting modes like Relax, Work, or Movie directly from your command line interface.

Do I need a Hue Bridge to use command line home automation for lights?

Yes, you need a Philips Hue Bridge connected to the same local network as the openhue CLI tool to successfully send commands and manage your smart home lighting setup.

How do I schedule Philips Hue lights to turn on automatically?

You can schedule Philips Hue lights to turn on automatically by integrating the openhue CLI commands into standard command-line scripts or cron jobs for timed home automation execution.

What's the best way to adjust brightness for multiple Hue bulbs at once?

The best way to adjust brightness for multiple Hue bulbs is using the openhue CLI, which lets you target entire rooms or individual lights to modify brightness and color temperature simultaneously.

Why is my CLI tool not finding my Hue lights on the network?

If your CLI tool is not finding your Hue lights, ensure the openhue CLI is properly installed and that your machine running the commands is on the exact same local network as the Hue Bridge.