# Openhue

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

- Skill: `lidge-jun/openhue` (Agent Skill)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add lidge-jun/openhue`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/lidge-jun/openhue/raw
- Safety review: pending
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Coding & Dev Tools
- Author: lidge-jun (https://skillmd.com/u/lidge-jun)
- Updated: 2026-09-17
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/lidge-jun/openhue

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# OpenHue CLI

Use `openhue` to control Philips Hue lights and scenes via a Hue Bridge.

## Scope

Controls Philips Hue lights, rooms, and scenes via a Hue Bridge on the local network. Not for non-Hue devices, HomeKit, or other smart home categories.

## Common Commands

### List Resources

```bash
openhue get light       # List all lights
openhue get room        # List all rooms
openhue get scene       # List all scenes
```

### Control Lights

```bash
# Turn on/off
openhue set light "Bedroom Lamp" --on
openhue set light "Bedroom Lamp" --off

# Brightness (0-100)
openhue set light "Bedroom Lamp" --on --brightness 50

# Color temperature (warm to cool: 153-500 mirek)
openhue set light "Bedroom Lamp" --on --temperature 300

# Color (by name or hex)
openhue set light "Bedroom Lamp" --on --color red
openhue set light "Bedroom Lamp" --on --rgb "#FF5500"
```

### Control Rooms

```bash
# Turn off entire room
openhue set room "Bedroom" --off

# Set room brightness
openhue set room "Bedroom" --on --brightness 30
```

### Scenes

```bash
# Activate scene
openhue set scene "Relax" --room "Bedroom"
openhue set scene "Concentrate" --room "Office"
```

## Quick Presets

```bash
# Bedtime (dim warm)
openhue set room "Bedroom" --on --brightness 20 --temperature 450

# Work mode (bright cool)
openhue set room "Office" --on --brightness 100 --temperature 250

# Movie mode (dim)
openhue set room "Living Room" --on --brightness 10
```

## Notes

- Bridge must be on local network
- First run requires button press on Hue bridge to pair
- Colors only work on color-capable bulbs (not white-only)