Who should use tbctl?

tbctl is an open-source project built for ioT developers.

Does tbctl have a free plan?

Yes — tbctl is open source under the Apache-2.0 license and free to use.

What platforms does tbctl run on?

tbctl runs on the command line.

Is tbctl still active?

The GitHub repository shows 96 commits in the last 90 days.

What projects are similar to tbctl?

Similar projects tracked by PulseGate include isaac-acp, git-standup, and clipassman.

tbctl is developed by mbrunnen.

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tbctl

Name: tbctl
Author: mbrunnen

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Tbctl provides a command-line interface for handling OTA (Over-The-Air) package management within the ThingsBoard IoT platform. It simplifies uploading, versioning, and deploying firmware or software updates to connected devices. Built for developers and operators working with IoT fleets who need efficient CLI-based automation.

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Overview

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tbctl sits in PulseGate's CLI tools & terminal category. Manually managing over-the-air firmware updates and packages for IoT devices on ThingsBoard. It is built as an open-source project for ioT developers. The project is open source (Apache-2.0). tbctl is available on the command line.

Behind tbctl is mbrunnen, and it first shipped in 2026. Development happens publicly on GitHub with 96 commits in the last 90 days.

Summary written by a language model from the project’s public pages.

OTA Management
ThingsBoard Integration

Built with & integrations

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CLI

Trust & compliance

License

Apache-2.0

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HTTPSOpen Source GitHub · ★ 3Active maintenance

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Frequently asked questions about tbctl

What is tbctl?: Manually managing over-the-air firmware updates and packages for IoT devices on ThingsBoard. It is catalogued under CLI tools & terminal on PulseGate.
Who should use tbctl?: tbctl is an open-source project built for ioT developers.
Does tbctl have a free plan?: Yes — tbctl is open source under the Apache-2.0 license and free to use.
What platforms does tbctl run on?: tbctl runs on the command line.
Is tbctl still active?: The GitHub repository shows 96 commits in the last 90 days.
What projects are similar to tbctl?: Similar projects tracked by PulseGate include isaac-acp, git-standup, and clipassman.isaac-acp git-standup clipassman
Who makes tbctl?: tbctl is developed by mbrunnen.
How long has tbctl been around?: tbctl first shipped in 2026.

At a glance

Platforms: Cli
Languages: English
Open source: Yes · ★ 3
License: Apache-2.0
First seen: 21 Jul 2026
Built for: IoT developers
Model: Open source
Solves: Manually managing over-the-air firmware updates and packages for IoT devices on ThingsBoard.

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GitHub: mbrunnen/tbctl
PyPI: tbctl

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mbrunnen

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Stars: 3
Forks: 0
Open issues: 0
Last commit: 21 Jul 2026
Commits 90d: 96
Contributors: 1
Authorship: Solo
Default branch: main
Latest release: v0.1.0 · 30 Jun 2026

Live coverage

Identity confidence: Low · 64
Indexed: 21 Jul 2026
Lifecycle: Alive
First seen: Jul 2026
Last seen: 21 Jul 2026

Identity audit (13)

Slug: tbctl-pypi-org
Lifecycle state recorded: 21 Jul 2026
Verification state: Indexed for public listing
Listing state: Listed: yes
Index status: Included in index
Latest evidence snapshot: 21 Jul 2026
Timeline basis: Indexed-at chronology (no inferred launch/funding milestones).
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Last updated: 21 Jul 2026
Canonical URL: https://pypi.org/project/tbctl

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