Hue Claude

Hue Claude is a Claude Code plugin that flashes Philips Hue lights on status changes.

Hue Claude is a plugin for Claude Code that controls Philips Hue lights to indicate status updates. It flashes lights when Claude finishes a turn or waits for permission. The tool communicates locally with the bridge over the local area network using the signaling API so lights return to their original state. It requires a square Hue Bridge v2 with CLIP v2 API support and color bulbs. Users can customize colors and durations through configuration files or by asking Claude.

Hue Claude at a glance

Best for: Software engineer
Runs on: macOS, Linux, Windows, CLI
Pricing: Free and open source under the MIT license
Released: October 2026
Category: AI coding tool
Website: github.com/michaeldmueller/hue-claude

Key features

Flashes lights when Claude finishes a turn
Flashes lights when waiting for feedback
Uses signaling API to restore original light state
Operates locally over the local area network
Includes guided initialization command
Supports custom colors and durations

Use it for

Alerting developers when Claude Code finishes a task
Notifying users when Claude requires permission or feedback

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