A comprehensive hardware automation suite for controlling Flipper Zero devices via USB serial or wireless Bluetooth Low Energy protocols.
Install & Download
1. ClawHub CLI
The fastest way to install a skill directly from the registry.
npx clawhub@latest install flipper-zero
2. Manual Installation
Copy the skill folder to one of these locations
~/.openclaw/skills/ <project>/skills/ Priority: Workspace > Local > Bundled
3. Prompt Installation
Copy this prompt to OpenClaw to install it automatically.
Help me install flipper-zero using Clawhub. If Clawhub is not installed, install it first (npm i -g clawhub).
Prefer to download?
Get the raw skill files in a ZIP archive.
What is Flipper Zero Control Skill?
The Flipper Zero Control Skill enables direct machine-to-machine communication with the world's most popular multi-tool for hackers. By leveraging Openclaw Skills, developers and security researchers can bypass the need for intermediary mobile apps, instead using Python-based automation to interact with the device's core systems.
This integration supports two primary transport layers: USB serial for high-speed CLI access and BLE for wireless remote management. Whether you are automating SubGHz signal captures or managing file systems, this skill provides a structured bridge between AI agents and physical hardware hacking tools.
Flipper Zero Control Skill Use Cases
- Automating SubGHz signal transmission and reception for security auditing.
- Remote file system management and payload deployment on Flipper Zero devices.
- Wireless screen capture and D-pad navigation for automated UI testing.
- Controlling external hardware modules like the CC1101 via GPIO power management.
- Integrating hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing for wireless protocol analysis.
How Flipper Zero Control Skill Works
- The skill establishes a connection via the selected transport layer (USB Serial or BLE).
- For USB operations, it utilizes a plaintext CLI interface to execute SubGHz and IR commands.
- For BLE operations, it employs the Protobuf RPC protocol to facilitate structured data exchange.
- Commands are processed through a risk-classification engine to prevent unauthorized high-risk actions like signal transmission.
- Real-time feedback, such as screen captures or file data, is returned to the host machine for analysis.
Flipper Zero Control Skill Setup
To get started with this skill, create a dedicated Python environment and install the necessary dependencies:
# Create a dedicated Python environment
python3 -m venv ~/flipper-env
~/flipper-env/bin/pip install pyserial bleak protobuf grpcio-tools Pillow
Ensure your Flipper Zero has Bluetooth enabled or is connected via a high-quality USB-C cable. Note that BLE requires the USB cable to be unplugged for a stable connection.
Flipper Zero Control Skill Data Schema & Taxonomy
The skill organizes its operations through specialized scripts and structured protocols. Below is the transport capability breakdown:
| Feature | USB Transport | BLE Transport |
|---|---|---|
| SubGHz RX/TX | Full CLI Access | Limited (Visual Only) |
| File System | Text-based | Structured Protobuf |
| GPIO Control | Basic | Full (Pin Mode, OTG) |
| Screen Capture | Not Supported | PNG + ASCII Art |
Data is stored and managed within the /ext/ directory of the Flipper Zero, with support for MD5 checksums and directory manipulation via the storage API.
Flipper Zero Control Skill Advanced Features
- Multi-transport support: Seamlessly switch between high-speed USB and long-range BLE.
- External Module Powering: Programmatic control of 5V GPIO/OTG to power external hardware like Rabbit Labs Flux Capacitors.
- Automated Navigation: Scriptable D-pad sequences and app launching for complex workflows.
- Risk-Aware Execution: Built-in safety model that classifies commands into Low, Medium, and High risk tiers to prevent accidental transmission.
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