openhue

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

1|Updated Jun 25, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Signmanal/VIGIL --skill openhue-signmanal
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: openhue
Source: https://github.com/Signmanal/VIGIL/tree/main/skills/smart-home/openhue
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Signmanal/VIGIL --skill openhue-signmanal

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Manually adjusting Philips Hue lights across different rooms, scenes, and brightness/color settings is time-consuming, especially for repeatable or scheduled smart home tasks.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Light & Room Control: Turn individual Hue bulbs or entire rooms on/off, adjust brightness, color temperature, and RGB color for color-capable bulbs.
  • Scene Management: Activate pre-set Hue scenes (such as Relax or Concentrate) for specific rooms to match activities.
  • Scheduled Automation: Pair with cron jobs to automate lighting changes, like dimming lights at bedtime or brightening for morning wake-up.

Quick Start

Use the openhue skill to turn off all lights in the Bedroom and set the Living Room to 30% brightness with warm white color 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 terminal?

You can control Philips Hue lights from the terminal by executing CLI commands to toggle individual bulbs, adjust brightness, modify color temperature, and change RGB colors across your rooms.

Can I automate Philips Hue scenes using a command line interface?

Yes, you can activate pre-configured Philips Hue scenes like Relax or Concentrate from the command line interface, enabling activity-specific lighting automation for targeted rooms.

Do I need a Philips Hue Bridge to use command line lighting control?

Yes, command line lighting control requires the OpenHue CLI utility and a locally networked Philips Hue Bridge to execute lighting commands and communicate with your smart bulbs.

How do I schedule Philips Hue automation tasks like dimming lights at bedtime?

You can schedule Philips Hue automation tasks by pairing CLI lighting commands with cron jobs, enabling automated adjustments like dimming lights at bedtime or brightening them for morning wake-up.

What is the best way to manage multiple Hue rooms in bulk via home automation?

The best way to manage multiple Hue rooms in bulk is via the CLI, which allows you to turn entire rooms on or off and apply uniform brightness and color settings across all targeted bulbs simultaneously.