dvcrn Philips Hue Skill
Local control of Philips Hue lights via API v1.
Installation & Configuration
1. Prerequisites
- A Philips Hue Bridge on the same local network.
curl,jq, andpython3installed on your system.
2. Configure .env file
Create a .env file in the skill directory:
BRIDGE_IP=192.168.1.XX # Your bridge IP
USERNAME=your_api_key # Obtained after pairing
3. Pairing (Obtain an API key)
If you don't have a USERNAME, follow these steps:
- Press the physical button on your Hue Bridge.
- Run a test command; the script will guide you or you can use a setup tool to register "OpenClaw" as a new devicetype.
Usage
The hue.sh script is designed to be fast and flexible. It allows combining multiple actions in a single command.
Basic Commands
# Turn On / Off
./hue.sh light 1 on
./hue.sh light 1 off
# See status of all lights
./hue.sh status
Advanced Control (Chaining)
You can combine color, hex codes, and brightness:
# Turn on in blue at 50% brightness
./hue.sh light 1 on color blue bri 50
# Use HTML Hex codes (e.g., #3399FF)
./hue.sh light 1 color "#3399FF"
# Change color only
./hue.sh light 1 color red
# Precise setting (Brightness 0-100, Hue 0-65535, Sat 0-254)
./hue.sh light 1 bri 80 sat 200 hue 15000
Supported Colors
- Named:
red,blue,green,yellow,orange,pink,purple,white,warm,cold. - Hex: Any HTML color code starting with
#(e.g.,"#FF5733"). Always wrap in quotes.
Skill Structure
hue.sh: The control engine (Shell)..env: Your secrets (IP and API Key).SKILL.md: This documentation.
💡 Tip: For ultra-fast access, add a reminder of these commands in your TOOLS.md file at the root of your workspace.