openhue

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

Updated Apr 9, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/MarbleSodas/Mavis --skill openhue-marblesodas
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: openhue
Source: https://github.com/MarbleSodas/Mavis/tree/main/skills/smart-home/openhue
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/MarbleSodas/Mavis --skill openhue-marblesodas

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill solves the problem of controlling Philips Hue lights, rooms, and scenes without using a phone app, enabling fast voice-first or command-line driven home automation.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Terminal-based Hue control: Turn lights on/off, set brightness, adjust color temperature, and apply colors by name or hex.
  • Room and scene orchestration: Target whole rooms and trigger predefined scenes for consistent ambiance.
  • Automation-friendly: Designed for scheduling via tools like cron for routines such as bedtime dimming and morning wake-up lighting.

Quick Start

Run the OpenHue CLI commands to set the living room to a dim, warm state by instructing your agent to turn on the room and apply a brightness level with a temperature.

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 CLI to issue terminal commands for turning lights on or off, adjusting brightness, and changing color temperature without needing the phone app.

Can I automate scheduled lighting routines for Philips Hue without using the app?

Yes, you can automate scheduled lighting routines for Philips Hue by integrating the OpenHue CLI with scheduling tools like cron, enabling automated bedtime dimming and morning wake-up routines.

Do I need a Hue Bridge to use a terminal-based Philips Hue controller?

Yes, you need a reachable Hue Bridge on the same local network and the OpenHue CLI binary installed on your machine to execute terminal commands for your smart home lighting.

How do I trigger room scenes for Philips Hue from a terminal?

Triggering room scenes for Philips Hue from a terminal involves using the OpenHue CLI to target whole rooms and apply predefined scenes, allowing you to set consistent ambiance across your smart home.

What are the limitations of managing smart home lighting via a command-line interface?

A limitation of managing smart home lighting via a command-line interface is that it requires the OpenHue CLI binary to be installed and a Hue Bridge reachable on the same local network, lacking remote access outside the home network.