OpenHue MCP Server
MCP server for controlling Philips Hue lights via LLMs. OpenHue MCP Server is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server maintained by lsemenenko. It connects to MCP-compatible clients such as Claude Desktop, Cursor, Cline, and other agents that speak the protocol. It exposes 6 tools, including get-lights, control-light, get-rooms, control-room, get-scenes and activate-scene, that an agent can call directly. It is categorized under AI/LLM, IoT/Lighting and Tool/CLI.
What is this MCP
This MCP server enables control of Philips Hue smart lights through natural language interactions with Claude and other LLMs, using the OpenHue CLI as the underlying interface.
How to use this MCP
What this MCP can be used for
- Voice/chat-based smart home control
- Automated lighting scenarios via LLMs
- Integration of Hue lights with AI assistants
- Natural language lighting control interfaces
AIMCP authority
DR and traffic signal for the AIMCP public domain.
Frequently asked questions
What is the OpenHue MCP Server MCP server?
OpenHue MCP Server is a Model Context Protocol server from lsemenenko. It lets MCP-compatible AI clients call its tools over a standard interface, so agents like Claude, Cursor, and Cline can use it without custom integration.
How do I connect OpenHue MCP Server to my AI client?
Add OpenHue MCP Server to your client's MCP configuration using the stdio or SSE connection shown in the usage examples on this page, then restart the client to load the server.
What tools does OpenHue MCP Server provide?
OpenHue MCP Server provides 6 tools: get-lights, control-light, get-rooms, control-room, get-scenes and activate-scene.
Is OpenHue MCP Server free to use?
OpenHue MCP Server is listed on AIMCP for free. Any API keys or accounts required by the underlying service are set by its provider.
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