philips-hueLocal control of Philips Hue lights via API v1.
Install via ClawdBot CLI:
clawdbot install Aprilox/philips-hueRequires:
Local control of Philips Hue lights via API v1.
curl, jq, and python3 installed on your system.Create a .env file in the skill directory:
BRIDGE_IP=192.168.1.XX # Your bridge IP
USERNAME=your_api_key # Obtained after pairingIf you don't have a USERNAME, follow these steps:
The hue.sh script is designed to be fast and flexible. It allows combining multiple actions in a single command.
# Turn On / Off
./hue.sh light 1 on
./hue.sh light 1 off
# See status of all lights
./hue.sh statusYou can combine color, hex codes, and brightness:
# Turn on in blue at 50% brightness
./hue.sh light 1 on color blue bri 50
# Use HTML Hex codes (e.g., #3399FF)
./hue.sh light 1 color "#3399FF"
# Change color only
./hue.sh light 1 color red
# Precise setting (Brightness 0-100, Hue 0-65535, Sat 0-254)
./hue.sh light 1 bri 80 sat 200 hue 15000red, blue, green, yellow, orange, pink, purple, white, warm, cold.# (e.g., "#FF5733"). Always wrap in quotes.hue.sh: The control engine (Shell)..env: Your secrets (IP and API Key).SKILL.md: This documentation.š” Tip: For ultra-fast access, add a reminder of these commands in your TOOLS.md file at the root of your workspace.
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Homeowners can automate lighting schedules and scenes for daily routines like morning wake-up, evening relaxation, or vacation modes. The skill enables local control without cloud dependencies, ensuring privacy and reliability for residential smart home setups.
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š¬ Integration Tip
Ensure your Philips Hue Bridge and control system are on the same local network, and always wrap hex color codes in quotes to prevent shell interpretation issues.
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