openhue

Control Philips Hue lights and scenes via the OpenHue CLI tool.

16|1|Updated Feb 23, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Flexasaurusrex/OpenPaw --skill openhue-flexasaurusrex
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: openhue
Source: https://github.com/Flexasaurusrex/OpenPaw/tree/main/skills/openhue
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Flexasaurusrex/OpenPaw --skill openhue-flexasaurusrex

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill allows users to control their Philips Hue smart lights and scenes directly through a command-line interface, simplifying home lighting automation.

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 like "movie mode" or "relax."
  • Use Case: "Dim the living room lights to 20% and set them to a warm color temperature for a relaxing evening."

Quick Start

Use the openhue skill to turn on the bedroom lamp.

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 lights using a command-line interface?▼

You can control Philips Hue smart lights via a command-line interface by using this Skill to manage individual lights, entire rooms, and activate specific lighting scenes programmatically.

Can I adjust brightness and color temperature for Philips Hue rooms through CLI?▼

Yes, you can adjust brightness, color, and color temperature for Philips Hue rooms through CLI commands, enabling simultaneous management of all lights within a specific room.

How do I activate pre-configured lighting scenes like movie mode using home automation CLI?▼

You can activate pre-configured lighting scenes like movie mode using home automation CLI by sending programmatic commands through this Skill to apply specific room settings.

Do I need the openhue-cli binary installed to manage Hue lights programmatically?▼

Yes, you need the openhue-cli binary installed and accessible in your system's PATH environment variable to manage Hue lights programmatically through this Skill.

What are the limitations of using CLI for home lighting automation?▼

Limitations of using CLI for home lighting automation include the requirement for the openhue-cli binary to be pre-installed in the system PATH, restricting usage to environments where this dependency is configured.