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

5|Updated Jan 31, 2026
Search Tags:#cli#home automation#philips hue#smart lighting#brightness#openhue#scene control
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/kcns008/clusterclaw --skill openhue-kcns008
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: openhue
Source: https://github.com/kcns008/clusterclaw/tree/main/skills/openhue
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/kcns008/clusterclaw --skill openhue-kcns008

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill removes the friction of manually opening a smart home app by letting you control Philips Hue lights and scenes directly from an AI-driven command flow.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Bridge and Device Setup: Discover Hue Bridges and complete guided setup quickly.
  • Read and Inspect State: Retrieve lights, rooms, and scenes in JSON for reliable lookup and automation.
  • Direct Control: Turn lights on or off, adjust brightness, set RGB color, and activate scenes from the CLI.
  • Use Case: If you want to dim the living room, switch to a work scene, or verify which lights are active, this Skill can handle the action without leaving the terminal.

Quick Start

Ask the assistant to use the openhue CLI to discover your Hue Bridge and turn on a named light with the brightness and color you want.

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 terminal?▼

You can control Philips Hue lights from the terminal by using the openhue CLI to adjust brightness, set RGB colors, turn lights on or off, and activate scenes directly through text commands. It requires the local openhue binary to execute these lighting operations.

Can I discover and set up a Hue Bridge using a command line interface?▼

Yes, you can discover Hue Bridges and complete guided setup using the openhue CLI. It supports device discovery and bridge configuration, allowing you to establish the local connection needed for terminal-based home lighting automation.

How do I retrieve Philips Hue room and scene data in JSON format?▼

You can retrieve Philips Hue room and scene data in JSON format by executing read and inspect commands with the openhue CLI. This allows reliable lookup of active lights, rooms, and scenes for terminal-based automation workflows.

Do I need a specific binary to automate smart lighting scenes via the CLI?▼

Yes, you need the local openhue binary installed to automate smart lighting scenes via the CLI. This binary processes the discovery, setup, JSON reads, and write commands required to apply brightness adjustments and activate scenes.

Can I change RGB color and brightness for Hue lights without a mobile app?▼

Yes, you can change RGB color and adjust brightness for Hue lights without a mobile app by running openhue CLI write commands. This enables direct terminal control over your home lighting state for reliable automation.

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