OpenHue CLI
Supports UIby openhue
Command-line interface and MCP server for controlling Philips Hue smart lighting systems via natural language.
What it does
Connects an AI assistant to a Philips Hue bridge, allowing the AI to manage smart lights, rooms, and scenes. The AI can discover devices and execute lighting changes through a dedicated set of tools.
Tools
list_lights: List all available lights with an optional room filter.list_rooms: List all rooms with their current status and brightness.list_scenes: List available lighting scenes with an optional room filter.set_light: Change light state, brightness, color, or temperature.set_room: Control all lights within a specific room.activate_scene: Trigger a pre-defined lighting scene with optional dynamic mode.
Installation
Add the following to your claude_desktop_config.json:
{
"mcpServers": {
"openhue": {
"command": "openhue",
"args": ["mcp"]
}
}
}
Supported hosts
- Claude Desktop
Quick install
openhue mcpInformation
- Pricing
- free
- Published
- 4/13/2026
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