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roku

CLI interface to control Roku devices via python-roku.

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SKILL.md

roku CLI

Control your Roku from the command line using python-roku.

Setup

  • CLI available at: https://github.com/gumadeiras/roku-cli
  • Install: pip3 install roku
  • Find your Roku IP: roku discover or check Roku settings > Network
  • Use --ip 192.168.x.x or set default in commands

You may need to change the remote control setting on the Roku:

Settings → System → Advanced System Settings → Control by Mobile Apps → Enable

Common commands

  • Discover: roku discover
  • Navigation: roku press home|back|left|right|up|down|select
  • Text entry: roku text "search query"
  • Apps: roku apps (list), roku launch Netflix (launch by name or ID)
  • Status: roku active (current app), roku info (device info)

Key options

  • --ip 192.168.x.x - Specify Roku IP (auto-discovers if omitted)
  • roku press --event keydown|keyup - Key hold/release events

Examples

bash
# Find your Roku
roku discover

# Control playback
roku press play
roku press pause
roku press forward
roku press reverse

# Navigate menus
roku press right
roku press select
roku press back
roku press home

# Enter text (e.g., in search)
roku text "netflix"

# List and launch apps
roku apps
roku launch Hulu
roku launch 12  # by app ID

# Check what's playing
roku active

Notes

  • Auto-discovery works on local network; may need --timeout 10 for slow networks
  • App names are case-insensitive
  • Use app ID (from roku apps) if name lookup fails

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