openhue

Automate Philips Hue lights and scenes via the OpenHue CLI.

Updated Mar 22, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/MaxSaiets/myOpenCL --skill openhue-maxsaiets
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: openhue
Source: https://github.com/MaxSaiets/myOpenCL/tree/main/openclaw/skills/openhue
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/MaxSaiets/myOpenCL --skill openhue-maxsaiets

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Automates controlling Philips Hue lights and scenes from the command line, reducing manual toggling and setup time.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Turn lights on/off, adjust brightness, and set color or color temperature via the OpenHue CLI.
  • Activate scenes and manage rooms or zones on a local Hue Bridge.
  • Suitable for quick daily routines and scripted automations on a home automation workflow.

Quick Start

Run the OpenHue CLI to set the living room lights to a warm scene.

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 lights from the command line?▼

You can control Philips Hue lights from the command line by using the OpenHue CLI to automate on/off states, brightness, color temperature, and scene activation for rooms or zones.

How do I activate lighting scenes for specific rooms using a CLI?▼

To activate lighting scenes for specific rooms, the OpenHue CLI applies scene commands directly to a local Hue Bridge, enabling quick daily routines and scripted home automation workflows.

Do I need a local Hue Bridge to use openhue-cli for home automation?▼

Yes, you need a local Hue Bridge on your network and must complete pairing to use the openhue-cli binary for managing your lighting scenes and room configurations.

Can I adjust color temperature and brightness for Hue zones via terminal commands?▼

Yes, you can adjust color temperature and brightness for Hue zones via terminal commands by running the openhue-cli binary to apply targeted lighting changes to your local network setup.

What is the best way to automate daily lighting routines for Philips Hue?▼

The best way to automate daily lighting routines is using the OpenHue CLI to script on/off toggling and scene activation, reducing manual setup time for local Hue Bridge devices.

Why does openhue-cli require pairing with my local Hue Bridge?▼

Pairing with your local Hue Bridge is required so the openhue-cli binary can securely authenticate and execute commands to manage lighting scenes, brightness, and color temperature on your network.