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Controls Philips Hue lights via OpenHue CLI, adjusting brightness, color temperature, and scenes per room or individually.

Updated Mar 26, 2026
Search Tags:#automation#cli#iot#smart-home#lighting#philips-hue
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/tedtv1007-ctrl/milk-skills-library --skill openhue-tedtv1007-ctrl
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: openhue
Source: https://github.com/tedtv1007-ctrl/milk-skills-library/tree/main/openhue
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/tedtv1007-ctrl/milk-skills-library --skill openhue-tedtv1007-ctrl

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires openhue-cli.

What problem does it solve?

This skill removes the friction of manually toggling smart lights or navigating complex home automation apps by providing a direct command-line interface for your Philips Hue ecosystem.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Granular Control: Adjust brightness, color temperature, and specific RGB values for individual lights or entire rooms.
  • Scene Management: Instantly trigger pre-configured lighting scenes like movie mode or focus mode.
  • Use Case: When you are working at your desk and need better lighting, you can simply ask the AI to set your office lights to a bright, cool color temperature to improve your focus.

Quick Start

Use the openhue skill to set the living room lights to a warm color temperature at fifty percent brightness.

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 smart lighting from the command line?▼

Control Philips Hue smart lighting from the command line by interfacing directly with the Hue Bridge via the OpenHue CLI. This facilitates granular light state management, scene activation, and room-level adjustments for home and office automation.

Can I adjust brightness and color temperature for specific rooms using Hue Bridge automation?▼

Yes, you can adjust brightness, color temperature, and specific RGB values for individual lights or entire rooms using Hue Bridge automation. This allows for granular control over your home and office lighting environments.

Do I need a local network connection to use the openhue-cli binary for smart home lighting?▼

Yes, you need a local network connection to a paired Hue Bridge and the openhue-cli binary installed via Homebrew to use this smart home lighting automation skill.

How do I trigger pre-configured lighting scenes like movie mode for Philips Hue?▼

Trigger pre-configured lighting scenes like movie mode or focus mode for Philips Hue by activating them instantly through the OpenHue CLI interface. This removes the friction of navigating complex home automation apps.

What is the best way to automate office lighting for better focus without using complex apps?▼

Automate office lighting for better focus by using a direct command-line interface to set your lights to a bright, cool color temperature. This approach removes the friction of manually toggling smart lights or navigating complex apps.

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