openhue

Control Philips Hue lights and scenes via the OpenHue CLI.

Updated May 26, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/ruiyangruiyi/hermes-agent --skill openhue-ruiyangruiyi
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: openhue
Source: https://github.com/ruiyangruiyi/hermes-agent/tree/main/skills/smart-home/openhue
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/ruiyangruiyi/hermes-agent --skill openhue-ruiyangruiyi

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill removes the friction of manually operating Philips Hue lights and scenes by letting you control them from your terminal or automated workflows.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Hue Bridge control from the terminal: Turn specific lights and rooms on or off reliably through the OpenHue CLI.
  • Lighting customization: Set brightness, color temperature, and color (including via named colors or hex/RGB) when supported by your bulbs.
  • Scene and room orchestration: Trigger scenes for rooms/zones and coordinate multi-room lighting changes for daily routines, including scheduled automation.

Example use case: You want “Bedtime” lighting that dims warm lights in your Bedroom and turns off other rooms—then run it automatically every night.

Quick Start

Ask Hermes: set the Bedroom lights to a dim warm brightness by turning the Bedroom room on with brightness 20 and temperature 450.

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 send commands to your Hue Bridge. This lets you turn rooms on or off, adjust brightness, set color temperature, and trigger scenes directly from your terminal.

Can I automate Philips Hue scenes for daily routines using a CLI?▼

Yes, you can automate Philips Hue scenes for daily routines by triggering them through the CLI. You can orchestrate multi-room lighting changes and schedule them for routines like a bedtime scene that dims warm lights and turns off other rooms.

What do I need to set up before using a CLI to manage Hue Bridge lighting?▼

You need the local OpenHue command-line tool installed and your Hue Bridge reachable on the same local network. Initial pairing between your terminal environment and the Hue Bridge must also be completed before managing lighting.

How do I adjust brightness and color temperature for Hue rooms via terminal?▼

You adjust brightness and color temperature for Hue rooms by running CLI commands that target specific rooms. You can set values like brightness to 20 and color temperature to 450 to easily customize lighting for your smart home administration.

Does CLI lighting control support setting specific colors for Philips Hue bulbs?▼

Yes, Philips Hue CLI lighting control supports setting specific colors when supported by your bulbs. You can customize lighting by specifying named colors or using hex and RGB values to achieve the exact color output you need.