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device-prober

Diagnose SDR hardware capabilities via SoapySDR enumeration and test captures.

1|Updated Oct 25, 2025
Search Tags:#troubleshooting#hardware#device#capabilities#probe#driver#sdr#SoapySDR
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/TobiasWooldridge/WaveCap-SDR --skill device-prober
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: device-prober
Source: https://github.com/TobiasWooldridge/WaveCap-SDR/tree/main/.claude/skills/device-prober
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/TobiasWooldridge/WaveCap-SDR --skill device-prober

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires SoapySDR, numpy, and includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solves? Setting up new SDR hardware or troubleshooting device detection issues can be frustrating due to varying capabilities and driver requirements. This skill automatically probes and reports on SDR device features, simplifying setup and diagnostics.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Device Enumeration: Lists all connected SDR hardware, including driver and serial information.
  • Capability Discovery: Reports supported frequency ranges, sample rates, gain settings, and antenna ports.
  • Configuration Testing: Performs short captures to verify device functionality and chosen settings.
  • Use Case: Your new RTL-SDR dongle isn't showing up. Use this skill to list all detected devices, check for driver issues, and verify if the device can be opened and capture samples.

Quick Start

Use the device-prober skill to list all connected SDR devices.

Frequently Asked Questions about device-prober

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I check if my SDR device is detected and working?▼

Device-prober enumerates all connected SDR hardware and reports driver information, serial numbers, and device status. Run it to list detected devices and verify your hardware is recognized by the system.

What SDR sample rates and frequency ranges does my hardware support?▼

Device-prober queries and reports supported sample rates, frequency ranges, gain settings, and antenna ports for each connected SDR device, letting you verify capability before configuring.

How do I troubleshoot SDR device detection issues?▼

Device-prober diagnoses hardware detection and performance problems by enumerating devices, validating configurations through test captures, and generating reports documenting hardware specs and test outcomes.

Can I verify my SDR configuration actually works before deploying it?▼

Device-prober performs short test captures to validate device functionality and chosen settings, confirming your configuration works end-to-end before full deployment.

Does my SDR support bias-T and direct sampling features?▼

Device-prober discovers and reports all supported features including bias-T and direct sampling capabilities for connected SDR devices via SoapySDR bindings.

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