openhue

Control Philips Hue lights and scenes via the OpenHue CLI.

Updated Mar 23, 2026

Search Tags:#automation #cli #bridge #home-automation #lighting #openhue #hue

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npx skills add https://github.com/Kastalien-Research/kastalien-factory --skill openhue-kastalien-research

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Skill: openhue
Source: https://github.com/Kastalien-Research/kastalien-factory/tree/main/lettabot/.skills/openhue
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Kastalien-Research/kastalien-factory --skill openhue-kastalien-research

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

OpenHue CLI empowers you to control Philips Hue lights and scenes from the command line, enabling automation and scripting of lighting tasks without manual taps.

Core Features & Use Cases

Discover Hue Bridges and perform guided setup to connect to your network.
Read the current state of lights, rooms, and scenes (e.g., with JSON-like outputs) for integration.
Write operations: turn lights on/off, adjust brightness, set color, and apply scenes to defined groups or lights.
Use Case: automate lighting for routines such as wake-up scenes, presence-based lighting, or mood lighting during events.

Quick Start

Install the OpenHue CLI and run bridge discovery to connect to your Hue Bridge, then start issuing commands to control lights.

Frequently Asked Questions about openhue

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

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How do I automate Philips Hue lighting routines from the command line?▼

Automate Philips Hue lighting routines from the command line by using the OpenHue CLI to issue deterministic commands for turning lights on/off, adjusting brightness, and applying scenes.

How do I connect to a Hue Bridge for home automation scripting?▼

Connect to a Hue Bridge for home automation scripting by running the guided bridge discovery setup process provided by the OpenHue CLI to link your network.

Can I query current light and room states for automation workflows?▼

Query current light and room states for automation workflows by using the OpenHue CLI to read current configurations and output JSON-like data for integration.

What's the best way to script color and brightness changes for Hue lights?▼

Script color and brightness changes for Hue lights by executing write operations through the OpenHue CLI to set specific colors and adjust brightness levels for defined lights.

Does the OpenHue CLI support applying scenes to specific rooms?▼

The OpenHue CLI supports applying scenes to specific rooms by executing scene update commands that target defined groups or individual lights within your home automation setup.

How do I trigger wake-up or mood lighting scenes automatically?▼

Trigger wake-up or mood lighting scenes automatically by integrating the OpenHue CLI into your scheduled routines to apply predefined scenes and adjust lighting states.