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philips-hue-local

Automate local Philips Hue lighting via the Hue Bridge REST API.

Updated Apr 8, 2026
Search Tags:#cli#bridge#home-automation#hue#local-api#philips-hue#lights
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/gevrey/openclaw_backup --skill philips-hue-local
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Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: philips-hue-local
Source: https://github.com/gevrey/openclaw_backup/tree/main/skills/philips-hue-local
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/gevrey/openclaw_backup --skill philips-hue-local

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Controlling Philips Hue lights remains resilient and fast when kept on the local LAN, eliminating cloud latency and outages.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Whole-home on/off and brightness control through a fast deterministic path
  • Room- or light-by-name control with case-insensitive matching
  • Status checks and basic troubleshooting to verify setup and connections

Quick Start

Run the hue.py script with a specific action, for example python3 skills/philips-hue-local/scripts/hue.py status

Frequently Asked Questions about philips-hue-local

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I control Philips Hue lights locally without cloud latency?▼

Control Philips Hue lights locally by sending REST API commands directly to the Hue Bridge on your LAN. This eliminates cloud latency and outages by managing whole-home on/off and brightness actions entirely on the local network.

What do I need to configure before running Philips Hue local API commands?▼

You need to configure the HUE_BRIDGE_IP and HUE_USERNAME environment variables. These provide the necessary authentication for the Python CLI to communicate with the Hue Bridge using the Local API v1.

How do I check the status of my Philips Hue Bridge and lights via command line?▼

Check your Philips Hue Bridge status by running the hue.py script with the status action. This queries the Local API to verify your setup, connection, and current lighting states for basic troubleshooting.

Can I automate room-by-room Philips Hue brightness adjustments over the LAN?▼

Yes, you can automate room-by-room brightness adjustments over the LAN. The local API supports room-by-room control and individual light actions using case-insensitive name matching for targeted lighting management.

Does this local Hue API approach work for whole-home on/off control?▼

Yes, the local Hue API approach works for whole-home on/off control. It provides a fast deterministic path through the Hue Bridge REST API to toggle all lights simultaneously without an internet connection.

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