c-lights
About
This Claude skill enables developers to control Philips Hue smart lights via the `openhue` CLI. It allows you to turn lights on/off, adjust brightness/color, and manage rooms or scenes. Use it to automate and integrate smart lighting into your development workflows.
Quick Install
Claude Code
Recommendednpx skills add daxaur/openpaw -a claude-code/plugin add https://github.com/daxaur/openpawgit clone https://github.com/daxaur/openpaw.git ~/.claude/skills/c-lightsCopy and paste this command in Claude Code to install this skill
Documentation
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
# 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
openhueconfigured with your Hue Bridge IP and API key - Bridge must be on the same local network
GitHub Repository
Frequently asked questions
What is the c-lights skill?
c-lights is a Claude Skill by daxaur. Skills package instructions and resources that Claude loads on demand, so Claude can perform c-lights-related tasks without extra prompting.
How do I install c-lights?
Use the install commands on this page: add c-lights to Claude Code as a plugin, or clone its repository into your skills directory, then restart Claude so it picks up the skill.
What category does c-lights belong to?
c-lights is in the Design category, tagged hue, lights, smart-home, openhue, philips and automation.
Is c-lights free to use?
Yes. c-lights is listed on AIMCP and free to install. It runs inside Claude, so no separate service account is required to use the skill itself.
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