Setup & Installation
openclaw skills install @imaloney/roku-control
Or with the ClawHub CLI, for registry-managed skill folders outside a full OpenClaw workspace:
npx clawhub install roku-control
What This Skill Does
Controls Roku devices over local network using the External Control Protocol (ECP). Sends HTTP commands directly to the device with no cloud services or authentication required. Supports navigation, playback, volume, app launching, and text search.
Works entirely over LAN with no API keys or accounts, so it operates instantly and without any external dependencies.
When to use it
- Launching Netflix or Disney+ by voice command
- Searching for a specific show without using the remote
- Pausing playback from another room
- Turning off the TV at the end of the night
- Setting up a movie night by launching an app and adjusting volume
Example Workflow
Here's how your AI assistant might use this skill in practice.
INPUT
User asks: 'Search for The Office on Roku'
AGENT
- 1Discover or retrieve the Roku IP address from stored config
- 2Send key press to open the Search screen
- 3Send text input 'The Office' to the device
- 4Send Select key to confirm the first result
OUTPUT
The Office search results appear on the Roku screen