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Control Philips Hue lights, scenes, rooms via OpenHue CLI. Published by NousResearch in hermes-agent.

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1 month ago · MIT license

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Control Philips Hue lights, scenes, rooms via OpenHue CLI. Published by NousResearch in hermes-agent. This profile combines repository metadata with install, compatibility, and usage signals so developers can quickly decide whether it fits their agent workflow before opening the source repository.

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  • Includes SKILL.md support
  • Reusable instructions support
  • Developers using hermes-agent

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  • Declared author: community
  • Declared license: MIT
  • Source file: skills/smart-home/openhue/SKILL.md

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  • Use it for developers using hermes-agent.

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Source

  • Creator: NousResearch
  • Repository: NousResearch/hermes-agent
  • Skill file: skills/smart-home/openhue/SKILL.md

What it does

Control Philips Hue lights, scenes, rooms via OpenHue CLI.

Skill instructions

OpenHue CLI Control Philips Hue lights and scenes via a Hue Bridge from the terminal. Prerequisites bash Linux (pre-built binary — releases ship tarballs, not bare binaries) curl -sL "https://github.com/openhue/openhue-cli/releases/latest/download/openhueLinuxx8664.tar.gz" \ | tar -xz -C /tmp openhue \ && install -m 0755 /tmp/openhue ~/.local/bin/openhue (use openhueLinuxarm64.tar.gz on ARM64) macOS brew install openhue/cli/openhue-cli First run requires pressing the button on your Hue Bridge to pair. The bridge must be on the same local network. When to Use - "Turn on/off the lights" - "Dim the living room lights" - "Set a scene" or "movie mode" - Controlling specific Hue rooms, zones, or individual bulbs - Adjusting brightness, color, or color temperature 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

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What is openhue?

openhue is a open-source AI agent skill with Copy skill directory. Control Philips Hue lights, scenes, rooms via OpenHue CLI.

Who is openhue best for?

openhue is best for reusing agent instructions, scripts, and references.

How do I install openhue?

Install or run openhue using Copy skill directory. Check openhue for the latest setup command.

Is openhue actively maintained?

openhue may need a closer maintenance check before production use.

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