Huemcp
This is an MCP server for controlling Philips Hue smart lights, supporting automatic discovery of the bridge, light control, zone management, and grouped light functions.
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What is the Philips Hue MCP Server?

This is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server specifically designed to control and manage your Philips Hue smart lighting system. Through this server, you can use natural language commands to control the smart lights in your home without manually operating the mobile app or physical switches.

How to use the Philips Hue MCP Server?

You can use this server through MCP - supported clients (such as Claude Desktop or Cursor). First, you need to configure the connection to your Hue Bridge, and then you can control the lights through simple commands.

Applicable Scenarios

Suitable for smart home users, users who want to control lights with voice or text, users who need automated lighting scenes, and developers who want to integrate Hue light control into other applications.

Main Features

Automatic Bridge Discovery
Automatically find your Hue Bridge device on the local network through mDNS technology without manually entering the IP address.
Easy Setup Wizard
Provide an interactive setup tool to guide you through the Bridge connection and API key creation process.
Light Control
Support basic light control functions such as turning lights on and off, adjusting brightness, and changing colors.
Zone and Room Management
You can group and control lights by room or zone for more precise light management.
Grouped Lights Support
Support combining multiple lights into a group and controlling the entire light group at once.
Advantages
Control lights through natural language without manually operating the mobile app
Support automatic discovery of Hue Bridge, simplifying the configuration process
Provide an interactive setup wizard, suitable for non - technical users
Support grouped control, allowing multiple lights to be managed simultaneously
Compatible with multiple MCP clients, offering flexible usage
Limitations
Need to physically press the Hue Bridge button to complete the initial pairing
Currently using the v1 API, some new functions may be limited
Require a local network connection and cannot be controlled remotely
Dependent on MCP client support and not an independent application

How to Use

Install the MCP Client
First, install an MCP - supported client, such as Claude Desktop or the Cursor editor.
Add the Hue MCP Server
In Claude Desktop, add the Hue MCP server through the installation package or manual configuration.
Discover the Hue Bridge
Use the discover_bridge tool to automatically find your Hue Bridge device.
Press the Bridge Physical Button
After finding the Hue Bridge device, press the physical button on the device (usually within 1 minute).
Complete the Setup
Use the complete_bridge_setup tool to create an API key and complete the connection setup.
Start Controlling Lights
After the setup is complete, you can control your Hue smart lights through natural language commands.

Usage Examples

Daily Light Control
When you get home at night, turn on the lights in your home through simple commands.
Create Ambiance Scenes
Set a specific lighting ambiance for a movie night or a romantic dinner.
Timed Light Management
Simulate the lighting effects of sunrise or sunset through commands.
Grouped Control
Control all the lights on an entire floor at once.

Frequently Asked Questions

What devices do I need to use this MCP server?
Why do I need to press the physical button on the Hue Bridge?
Can I use this MCP server on my phone or tablet?
What if the IP address of my Hue Bridge changes?
Does it support controlling Hue light strips and outdoor lighting fixtures?
Does this server support creating and saving lighting scenes?

Related Resources

Official Project Repository
The source code and latest version of the Philips Hue MCP server
Philips Hue Developer Documentation
Official Hue API documentation and technical references
node - hue - api Library
The TypeScript Hue API library planned to be integrated
MCP Protocol Documentation
Official specification of the Model Context Protocol
Manual Setup Guide
Detailed guide for manually setting up the Bridge using mDNS and curl

Installation

Copy the following command to your Client for configuration
Note: Your key is sensitive information, do not share it with anyone.

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