openhue

name	openhue
description	Control Philips Hue lights and scenes via the OpenHue CLI.
requiredBins	["openhue"]
version	1.0.0

OpenHue CLI

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

When to Use

• "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

• Non-Hue smart devices (other brands)
• HomeKit scenes or Shortcuts
• TV or entertainment system control
• Thermostat or HVAC

Common Commands

List Resources

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

Control Lights

openhue set light "Bedroom Lamp" --on
openhue set light "Bedroom Lamp" --off
openhue set light "Bedroom Lamp" --on --brightness 50
openhue set light "Bedroom Lamp" --on --temperature 300
openhue set light "Bedroom Lamp" --on --color red
openhue set light "Bedroom Lamp" --on --rgb "#FF5500"

Control Rooms

openhue set room "Bedroom" --off
openhue set room "Bedroom" --on --brightness 30

Scenes

openhue set scene "Relax" --room "Bedroom"
openhue set scene "Concentrate" --room "Office"

Quick Presets

# 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)