openhue

Control Philips Hue lights and scenes via the OpenHue command-line interface.

1|Updated Mar 8, 2026

Search Tags:#home automation #scenes #philips hue #lighting control #smart lights

Ready to run

npx skills add https://github.com/syxscott/PaleoClaw --skill openhue-syxscott

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Skill: openhue
Source: https://github.com/syxscott/PaleoClaw/tree/main/skills/openhue
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/syxscott/PaleoClaw --skill openhue-syxscott

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides a command-line interface to control Philips Hue lights and scenes, simplifying smart lighting management.

Core Features & Use Cases

Light Control: Turn lights on/off, adjust brightness, color, and color temperature.
Room Control: Manage all lights within a specific room simultaneously.
Scene Activation: Apply pre-configured lighting scenes.
Use Case: Quickly set a "movie mode" scene in your living room or dim the bedroom lights for bedtime.

Quick Start

Use the openhue skill to turn off all lights in the living room.

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 a command-line interface?▼

You can control Philips Hue lights from a command-line interface by using the OpenHue CLI to manage brightness, color, and power state. This simplifies smart lighting management by allowing direct terminal manipulation of Hue devices.

Can I activate pre-configured lighting scenes for a specific room?▼

Yes, you can activate pre-configured lighting scenes for a specific room using the Philips Hue scene activation commands. This allows you to quickly apply settings like a movie mode in your living room or dim lights for bedtime.

Do I need to install any specific binaries before managing smart lights with this tool?▼

Yes, you need the 'openhue-cli' binary installed and accessible in your environment before managing smart lights. This prerequisite binary is required to execute the command-line operations for your Philips Hue devices.

What is the best way to automate turning off all lights in a room simultaneously?▼

The best way to automate turning off all lights in a room simultaneously is through room control commands via the OpenHue interface. This feature manages all lights within a specific room together for centralized home automation.

What lighting parameters can I adjust when using command-line home automation?▼

When using command-line home automation for smart lights, you can adjust power state, brightness, color, and color temperature. These parameters provide direct manipulation capabilities for your Philips Hue devices.