openhue

Control Philips Hue lights and scenes via OpenHue CLI commands.

Updated Feb 8, 2026

Search Tags:#home automation #philips hue #lighting control #cli automation #smart scenes #hue bridge #rgb color

Ready to run

npx skills add https://github.com/nomad3/openclaw-k8s --skill openhue-nomad3

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Skill: openhue
Source: https://github.com/nomad3/openclaw-k8s/tree/main/package/skills/openhue
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/nomad3/openclaw-k8s --skill openhue-nomad3

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill removes the friction of manually controlling Philips Hue lights and scenes by letting you trigger changes quickly and consistently from the OpenHue CLI.

Core Features & Use Cases

Bridge setup and discovery: Find Hue bridges and complete guided setup when onboarding a new system.
State querying (read): Fetch light, room, and scene information in JSON form for automation and decision-making.
Scene and light control (write): Turn lights on/off, set brightness, apply RGB colors, and activate scenes reliably by ID or name.

Quick Start

Use the openhue skill to discover your bridges, then turn on a specific light by name with the command: openhue set light Living Room --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?▼

Control Philips Hue lights from the command line by issuing OpenHue CLI commands against a Hue Bridge to turn lights on/off, set brightness, apply RGB colors, and activate scenes.

How do I retrieve Philips Hue light and room state in JSON for automation?▼

Retrieve Philips Hue light, room, and scene state in JSON by running deterministic read operations through the OpenHue CLI, providing structured data for smart-light automation and orchestration.

Can I activate predefined Hue scenes by name using a CLI tool?▼

Yes, you can activate predefined Hue scenes reliably by ID or name using the OpenHue CLI, which issues write operations directly to the Hue Bridge to trigger your saved smart lighting configurations.

What do I need to set up before automating Hue lights with OpenHue?▼

Before automating Hue lights, you need to complete bridge discovery and guided setup using the OpenHue CLI tool to connect your environment to the Hue Bridge for read and write operations.

Does the OpenHue CLI support setting RGB color and brightness for specific rooms?▼

Yes, the OpenHue CLI supports setting RGB color and brightness for specific lights by name, allowing you to apply deterministic write operations like turning a Living Room light on with a chosen color.