openhue

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

Updated Mar 7, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/shalevamin/Tau_agent --skill openhue-shalevamin
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: openhue
Source: https://github.com/shalevamin/Tau_agent/tree/main/tau-agent-main/skills/openhue
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/shalevamin/Tau_agent --skill openhue-shalevamin

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve? Managing Philips Hue smart lighting from the command line or an AI agent requires knowing the Hue Bridge API and writing custom requests. This Skill wraps the OpenHue CLI so you can turn lights on or off, adjust brightness, color, and temperature, and activate scenes with simple commands. ## Core Features & Use Cases - Light Control: Turn individual lights on or off and set brightness (0-100), color temperature (153-500 mirek), and color by name or hex value. - Room & Zone Management: Control entire rooms at once, such as dimming a whole bedroom or turning off an office. - Scene Activation: Trigger saved Hue scenes like "Relax" or "Concentrate" in specific rooms. - Use Case: Say "set up movie mode" and the agent runs openhue set room "Living Room" --on --brightness 10 to dim the living room lights instantly. ## Quick Start Ask the agent to turn on the bedroom lamp at 50 percent brightness using the openhue CLI.

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?

Use the OpenHue CLI to control Hue lights from the terminal. Run `openhue set light "Light Name" --on --brightness 50` to turn a light on at a set brightness, or `openhue get light` to list all available lights.

How do I activate a Philips Hue scene with openhue?

Activate a Hue scene by running `openhue set scene "Scene Name" --room "Room Name"`. List all available scenes first with `openhue get scene` to find the exact scene name.

Does openhue work with non-Hue smart home devices?

No, openhue only supports Philips Hue devices connected through a Hue Bridge. It cannot control other smart brands, HomeKit scenes, thermostats, TVs, or non-Hue smart plugs.

Why does openhue fail on first run?

The first run requires pairing with the Hue Bridge by pressing the physical button on the bridge. The bridge must also be reachable on the local network before any commands will succeed.

Can I set colors on any Hue bulb with openhue?

Color commands only work on color-capable Hue bulbs. White-only bulbs support brightness and, on some models, color temperature, but will not respond to color name or RGB hex values.