// MCP TOOL REFERENCE

PHILIPS HUE MCP SERVER TOOLS

23 tools from the Philips Hue MCP Server MCP Server, categorised by risk level.

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// ALL 23 PHILIPS HUE MCP SERVER TOOLS

READ 7 tools

Read find_light_by_name Find lights by searching their names. Read get_all_groups Get information about all light groups. Read get_all_lights Get information about all lights connected to the Hue bridge. Read get_all_scenes Get information about all scenes. Read get_group Get information about a specific light group. Read get_light Get detailed information about a specific light. Read refresh_lights Refresh the light information cache.

WRITE 13 tools

Write create_group Create a new group of lights. Write quick_scene quick_scene Write set_brightness Set the brightness of a light. Write set_color_preset Apply a color preset to a light. Write set_color_rgb Set light color using RGB values. Write set_color_temperature set_color_temperature Write set_group_brightness Set the brightness of all lights in a group. Write set_group_color_preset Apply a color preset to a group. Write set_group_color_rgb Set color for all lights in a group using RGB values. Write set_light_effect Set a dynamic effect on a light. Write turn_off_group Turn off all lights in a specific group. Write turn_off_light Turn off a specific light by ID. Write turn_on_light Turn on a specific light by ID.

EXECUTE 3 tools

Execute alert_light Make a light flash briefly to identify it. Execute set_scene Apply a scene to a group. Execute turn_on_group Turn on all lights in a specific group.

// FAQ

How many tools does the Philips Hue MCP Server MCP server have? +

The Philips Hue MCP Server MCP server exposes 23 tools across 3 categories: Read, Write, Execute.

How do I enforce policies on Philips Hue MCP Server tools? +

Route the Philips Hue MCP Server server through the PolicyLayer gateway. Define allow, deny, or approval rules per tool in the dashboard; they are enforced on every call before it reaches the server.

What risk categories do Philips Hue MCP Server tools fall into? +

Philips Hue MCP Server tools are categorised as Read (7), Write (13), Execute (3). Each category has a recommended default policy.

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