A satellite pass orchestrator that sends real-time dish alignment data and WhatsApp alerts for manual or automated SDR reception.
Install & Download
1. ClawHub CLI
The fastest way to install a skill directly from the registry.
npx clawhub@latest install moltbot-satellite-copilot
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 moltbot-satellite-copilot 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 Radio Copilot?
Radio Copilot is a specialized utility designed for the SDR (Software Defined Radio) community to streamline the tracking of low-earth orbit satellites. By calculating precise pass windows for assets like NOAA APT, METEOR LRPT, and the ISS, this skill ensures that operators have the exact azimuth and elevation data needed for successful signal reception. It serves as a bridge between orbital data and physical hardware operation, making it an essential addition to the Openclaw Skills ecosystem.
The skill operates as a zero-AI orchestrator by default, prioritizing mathematical precision and low-latency alerting. It is built to run on lightweight hardware, providing the necessary telemetry to either align a dish manually or trigger automated capture and decoding pipelines. This focus on reliability makes it a cornerstone for hobbyists and researchers utilizing Openclaw Skills for aerospace communication.
Radio Copilot Use Cases
- Planning manual antenna alignment for NOAA weather satellite image downlinks.
- Receiving automated WhatsApp notifications for upcoming International Space Station (ISS) passes.
- Orchestrating remote SDR capture sequences on a Raspberry Pi using custom hooks.
- Managing a schedule of satellite passes without requiring constant manual monitoring.
How Radio Copilot Works
- The user defines their geographic coordinates and target NORAD IDs within the local configuration file.
- The orchestrator script processes current TLE (Two-Line Element) data to predict upcoming satellite passes.
- Based on the configured minimum elevation and lead time, the system identifies valid reception windows.
- Detailed alignment data, including AOS and LOS coordinates, is generated and dispatched via the configured alert channel.
- If enabled, remote hooks trigger external hardware for automated capture and SatDump decoding.
Radio Copilot Setup
To get started with this skill from the Openclaw Skills collection, first initialize your configuration directory:
mkdir -p ~/.clawdbot/radio-copilot
cp config.example.json ~/.clawdbot/radio-copilot/config.json
chmod 600 ~/.clawdbot/radio-copilot/config.json
Perform an initial manual run to ensure the orchestrator is correctly calculating passes:
python3 scripts/orchestrator.py
To ensure continuous operation, add the orchestrator to your system cron:
*/5 * * * * /usr/bin/python3 /path/to/radio-copilot/scripts/orchestrator.py >> ~/.clawdbot/radio-copilot/orchestrator.log 2>&1
Radio Copilot Data Schema & Taxonomy
The skill manages orbital telemetry and alert metadata using the following structure:
| Attribute | Description |
|---|---|
| AOS/LOS Azimuth | The compass bearing at the start and end of the pass. |
| AOS/LOS Elevation | The vertical angle above the horizon for signal acquisition. |
| Track Direction | The visual compass path (e.g., North to South) the satellite will follow. |
| Orbit Inclination | The angle of the orbital plane relative to the Earth's equator. |
| Lead Time | The buffer period before AOS when an alert is triggered. |
Radio Copilot Advanced Features
- Support for remote capture hooks to trigger RTL-SDR recording on a Raspberry Pi.
- Integration with SatDump on NVIDIA Jetson for automated signal decoding.
- Configurable minimum elevation thresholds to filter out poor reception windows.
- Multi-satellite monitoring including NOAA weather satellites and the ISS.
- Native WhatsApp integration for real-time mobile notifications via Openclaw Skills automation.
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