Control Philips Hue smart lights using the `openhue` CLI. Turn lights on/off, adjust brightness and color, activate scenes, and manage rooms and groups.
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---
name: c-lights
description: Control Philips Hue smart lights using the `openhue` CLI. Turn lights on/off, adjust brightness and color, activate scenes, and manage rooms and groups.
tags: [hue, lights, smart-home, openhue, philips, automation]
---
## What This Skill Does
Enables Claude to control Philips Hue smart lighting — individual bulbs, rooms, and scenes — using the `openhue` CLI.
## Available CLI Tool: `openhue`
### Common Commands
```bash
# List all lights
openhue get lights
# List all rooms/groups
openhue get rooms
# Turn a light on or off
openhue set light "Desk Lamp" --on
openhue set light "Desk Lamp" --off
# Set brightness (0-100)
openhue set light "Bedroom" --brightness 75
# Set color by name or hex
openhue set light "Living Room" --color red
openhue set light "Living Room" --color "#FF6600"
# Set color temperature (warm to cool, in mirek)
openhue set light "Kitchen" --color-temp 370
# Control an entire room
openhue set room "Living Room" --on --brightness 80
# List available scenes
openhue get scenes
# Activate a scene
openhue set scene "Relax" --room "Living Room"
```
## Usage Guidelines
- Use room-level commands when the user refers to a space, not a specific bulb
- Brightness is 0–100; color-temp ranges roughly 153 (cool) to 500 (warm)
- List lights/rooms first if unsure of exact names
## Notes
- Requires `openhue` configured with your Hue Bridge IP and API key
- Bridge must be on the same local network
