openhue

Control Philips Hue lights via the OpenHue CLI and Hue Bridge.

Updated Feb 1, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Sugamdeol/moltbot-with-pollinations.ai --skill openhue-sugamdeol
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: openhue
Source: https://github.com/Sugamdeol/moltbot-with-pollinations.ai/tree/main/skills/openhue
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Sugamdeol/moltbot-with-pollinations.ai --skill openhue-sugamdeol

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

OpenHue CLI enables direct, scriptable control of Philips Hue lights and scenes from the terminal, simplifying setup and day-to-day lighting management.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Discover and manage Hue Bridges and lights via the CLI.
  • Read light, room, and scene data in JSON for automation.
  • Turn lights on/off, adjust brightness, and apply scenes across rooms.

Quick Start

Install the OpenHue CLI and follow the guided setup to connect a Hue Bridge and begin controlling lights.

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?

Control Philips Hue lights from the command line by using a CLI integration to communicate directly with the Hue Bridge. This enables scriptable home automation for turning lights on/off, adjusting brightness, and applying scenes across rooms.

Can I get JSON formatted readouts of my Hue Bridge light and room states?

Yes, querying the Hue Bridge via the CLI returns JSON-formatted readouts for light, room, and scene data. This structured output allows you to easily parse and integrate current lighting states into your automation scripts.

How do I automate turning Hue lights on and off and applying scenes via a script?

Automate Hue lights by executing CLI commands within your scripts to turn lights on/off, adjust brightness, and apply scenes across rooms. The CLI processes these actions through the Hue Bridge for immediate lighting management.

Does this CLI approach require connecting directly to a Hue Bridge for home automation?

Yes, this CLI approach requires connecting directly to a Hue Bridge for home automation. Guided setup facilitates bridge discovery on your network, which is necessary to manipulate individual lights and query room scenes.

What is the best way to integrate Philips Hue lighting management into my existing automation scripts?

Integrate Philips Hue lighting management into automation scripts by utilizing a dedicated CLI tool. It handles bridge discovery, light state querying, and scene manipulation, providing a programmatic interface for terminal-based control.

Are there limitations to managing Hue lights via a CLI compared to the native app?

Managing Hue lights via a CLI focuses on scriptable commands for on/off states, brightness, and scenes, lacking native app features like visual color pickers. It is designed for terminal-based automation and querying JSON state data rather than interactive touch control.