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openhue

Control Philips Hue lights and scenes via the OpenHue CLI.

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openhue

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— name: openhue description: Control Philips Hue lights and scenes via the OpenHue CLI. homepage: https://www.openhue.io/cli metadata: { "openclaw": { "emoji": "💡", "requires": { "bins": ["openhue"] }, "install": [ { "id": "brew", "kind": "brew", "formula": "openhue/cli/openhue-cli", "bins": ["openhue"], "label": "Install OpenHue CLI (brew)", }, ], }, } — # OpenHue CLI Use `openhue` to control Philips Hue lights and scenes via a Hue Bridge. ## When to Use ✅ **USE this skill when:** – "Turn on/off the lights" – "Dim the living room lights" – "Set a scene" or "movie mode" – Controlling specific Hue rooms or zones – Adjusting brightness, color, or color temperature ## When NOT to Use ❌ **DON'T use this skill when:** – Non-Hue smart devices (other brands) → not supported – HomeKit scenes or Shortcuts → use Apple's ecosystem – TV or entertainment system control – Thermostat or HVAC – Smart plugs (unless Hue smart plugs) ## 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)