openhue

Automate Philips Hue lights and scenes via the OpenHue CLI.

Updated Mar 22, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/MaxSaiets/myOpenCL --skill openhue-maxsaiets
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: openhue
Source: https://github.com/MaxSaiets/myOpenCL/tree/main/openclaw/skills/openhue
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/MaxSaiets/myOpenCL --skill openhue-maxsaiets

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Automates controlling Philips Hue lights and scenes from the command line, reducing manual toggling and setup time.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Turn lights on/off, adjust brightness, and set color or color temperature via the OpenHue CLI.
  • Activate scenes and manage rooms or zones on a local Hue Bridge.
  • Suitable for quick daily routines and scripted automations on a home automation workflow.

Quick Start

Run the OpenHue CLI to set the living room lights to a warm scene.

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 automate on/off states, brightness, color temperature, and scene activation for rooms or zones.

How do I activate lighting scenes for specific rooms using a CLI?

To activate lighting scenes for specific rooms, the OpenHue CLI applies scene commands directly to a local Hue Bridge, enabling quick daily routines and scripted home automation workflows.

Do I need a local Hue Bridge to use openhue-cli for home automation?

Yes, you need a local Hue Bridge on your network and must complete pairing to use the openhue-cli binary for managing your lighting scenes and room configurations.

Can I adjust color temperature and brightness for Hue zones via terminal commands?

Yes, you can adjust color temperature and brightness for Hue zones via terminal commands by running the openhue-cli binary to apply targeted lighting changes to your local network setup.

What is the best way to automate daily lighting routines for Philips Hue?

The best way to automate daily lighting routines is using the OpenHue CLI to script on/off toggling and scene activation, reducing manual setup time for local Hue Bridge devices.

Why does openhue-cli require pairing with my local Hue Bridge?

Pairing with your local Hue Bridge is required so the openhue-cli binary can securely authenticate and execute commands to manage lighting scenes, brightness, and color temperature on your network.