openhue

Control Philips Hue lights and scenes via the OpenHue CLI.

327|85|Updated Jan 29, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/letta-ai/lettabot --skill openhue-letta-ai
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Skill: openhue
Source: https://github.com/letta-ai/lettabot/tree/main/.skills/openhue
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/letta-ai/lettabot --skill openhue-letta-ai

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This skill enables command-line control of Philips Hue lights and scenes using the OpenHue CLI, empowering automation and scripting to manage lighting without GUI interactions.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Discover and set up Hue bridges
  • Read light, room, and scene states
  • Send write commands to turn lights on/off, adjust brightness, and set colors or scenes
  • Integrate into automation workflows and home setups to run lighting scenes on schedules or triggers

Quick Start

  • Install OpenHue CLI (brew) and connect to your Hue Bridge
  • Run discovery: openhue discover
  • Run setup: openhue setup
  • Example read: openhue get light --json
  • Example write: openhue set light <id-or-name> --on

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 command line?

You can control Philips Hue lights from the command line using the OpenHue CLI to send write commands to a Hue Bridge, turning lights on/off, adjusting brightness, and applying colors or scenes.

How do I set up the OpenHue CLI to manage my Hue lighting system?

To set up OpenHue CLI, install it via brew, run 'openhue discover' to find your Hue Bridge, and then run 'openhue setup' to configure authentication for your lighting system.

Can I automate Philips Hue scenes using a CLI tool?

Yes, you can automate Philips Hue scenes using the OpenHue CLI by integrating its read and write commands into home automation workflows, allowing scripts to trigger lighting scenes on schedules.

What do I need to use a CLI for Hue bridge discovery and control?

You need the OpenHue CLI installed via brew and a reachable Hue Bridge with appropriate authentication configured to use command-line control for bridge discovery and lighting management.

How do I check my Hue light and room states using a command line interface?

You can check Hue light and room states by running read operations like 'openhue get light --json' through the OpenHue CLI, which retrieves current lighting states directly from the bridge.

What is the best way to script Hue light brightness adjustments without a GUI?

Scripting Hue light brightness without a GUI is best done using the OpenHue CLI, which allows write commands like 'openhue set light' to programmatically adjust brightness and colors.