roku-control
Control Roku devices via local network (ECP protocol). Use when the user wants to control their Roku TV or streaming device, change channels, launch apps (Netflix, YouTube, Hulu, etc.), navigate menus, adjust volume, play/pause content, search for shows, or power off. Works over LAN with no authentication required.
Install via CLI (Recommended)
clawhub install openclaw/skills/skills/imaloney/roku-controlRoku Control
Control Roku devices over your local network using the External Control Protocol (ECP). No authentication, cloud services, or complex setup required - just local HTTP commands.
Prerequisites
- Roku device on the same network as OpenClaw
- Roku's IP address (can be discovered automatically)
Setup (First Time)
1. Discover your Roku:
python3 scripts/roku_control.py discover
This will show all Roku devices on your network with their IP addresses.
2. Save the IP address:
Note your Roku's IP (e.g., 192.168.1.100) for use in commands.
3. Test connectivity:
python3 scripts/roku_control.py --ip 192.168.1.100 info
Common Operations
Device Information
# Get device details
python3 scripts/roku_control.py --ip 192.168.1.100 info
# List all installed apps
python3 scripts/roku_control.py --ip 192.168.1.100 apps
# See what's currently playing
python3 scripts/roku_control.py --ip 192.168.1.100 active
Navigation & Control
# Navigate menus
python3 scripts/roku_control.py --ip 192.168.1.100 key Up
python3 scripts/roku_control.py --ip 192.168.1.100 key Down
python3 scripts/roku_control.py --ip 192.168.1.100 key Left
python3 scripts/roku_control.py --ip 192.168.1.100 key Right
python3 scripts/roku_control.py --ip 192.168.1.100 key Select
# Go home
python3 scripts/roku_control.py --ip 192.168.1.100 key Home
# Go back
python3 scripts/roku_control.py --ip 192.168.1.100 key Back
Playback
# Play/pause
python3 scripts/roku_control.py --ip 192.168.1.100 key Play
python3 scripts/roku_control.py --ip 192.168.1.100 key Pause
# Rewind/fast forward
python3 scripts/roku_control.py --ip 192.168.1.100 key Rev
python3 scripts/roku_control.py --ip 192.168.1.100 key Fwd
# Instant replay (back 10 seconds)
python3 scripts/roku_control.py --ip 192.168.1.100 key InstantReplay
Volume & Power
# Volume control (Roku TV or HDMI-CEC enabled)
python3 scripts/roku_control.py --ip 192.168.1.100 key VolumeUp
python3 scripts/roku_control.py --ip 192.168.1.100 key VolumeDown
python3 scripts/roku_control.py --ip 192.168.1.100 key VolumeMute
# Power off
python3 scripts/roku_control.py --ip 192.168.1.100 key PowerOff
Launch Apps
# Launch by app ID (faster)
python3 scripts/roku_control.py --ip 192.168.1.100 launch 12 # Netflix
# Launch by app name (case-insensitive)
python3 scripts/roku_control.py --ip 192.168.1.100 launch Netflix
python3 scripts/roku_control.py --ip 192.168.1.100 launch YouTube
python3 scripts/roku_control.py --ip 192.168.1.100 launch "Disney+"
Search & Text Input
# Send search text
python3 scripts/roku_control.py --ip 192.168.1.100 text "Breaking Bad"
# This is much faster than individual key presses for searches
Natural Language Translation
Map user requests to commands:
Metadata
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Find the right skillPaste this into your clawhub.json to enable this plugin.
{
"plugins": {
"official-imaloney-roku-control": {
"enabled": true,
"auto_update": true
}
}
}