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Is tv-vibehack still maintained?

Yes, active. Last change 23 days ago.

Can I trust tv-vibehack?

New, little track record. 31 stars, 1 months old. Look at the code and the owner before running it.

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How to install tv-vibehack on Linux (benfirad/tv-vibehack) · gitmanual

How to install on Linux

benfirad/tv-vibehack

Your TV, minus the ads. Debloat any Android TV over ADB and give it a clean, tvOS-inspired launcher. Built in an afternoon with Claude Code.

Shell scripts#adb#android-tv#debloat#launcher

Before you start

Is it free?: Check its licenseIt has its own license: read it before using it for work.
Still maintained?: Yes, activeLast change 23 days ago.
Can I trust it?: New, little track record31 stars, 1 months old. Look at the code and the owner before running it.

Difficulty: Easy
Time: about 5 min
Stars: ★ 31
Activity: Updated this month

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Will it work on Linux?

Not sure yet

We couldn't spot a known setup. The README below is your best guide.

Supported devices from the README: Supported TVs

Anything running Android TV or Google TV: Xiaomi/Redmi, TCL, Hisense, Sony, OnePlus, Realme, Nvidia Shield and most others. Not Samsung Tizen, LG webOS or Amazon Fire TV (different OS, no ADB launcher replacement). Tested so far on the models in examples/.

Your system

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2 steps on Linux

Check it supports your device / system
Compare yours with the README's “Supported TVs” list above before installing anything.

Clone the repository

git clone https://github.com/benfirad/tv-vibehack.git
cd tv-vibehack

From the README: Quick start

On the TV: Settings → Device Preferences → About → press OK on Build seven times → back → Developer options → turn on USB debugging (and Network/ADB debugging if your TV shows it). Keep the TV on and on the same Wi-Fi as your computer.
Open Claude Code (or your assistant of choice) on your computer and paste the prompt from PROMPT.md, filling in your TV model.
Accept the "Allow USB debugging?" prompt on the TV when told to, then answer the checklist questions (which apps you use, which apps go in the dock).

That's it. The assistant backs up, debloats, builds and installs the launcher, and verifies each step with screenshots from the TV. If you'd rather do it by hand, the pieces are below.

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