Braiins Toolbox

Braiins Toolbox

Comprehensive skill for Braiins Toolbox - a batch management application for efficiently managing Bitcoin mining operations with both GUI (web-based) and CLI interfaces.

Description

This skill provides complete coverage of Braiins Toolbox's management capabilities, including:

• Batch Operations - Manage multiple mining devices simultaneously
• Network Scanning - Discover Antminers, Whatsminers, Avalons, Icerivers, and Braiins devices
• Firmware Management - Install, uninstall, and upgrade Braiins OS remotely
• System Management - Reboot, collect data/logs, locate devices, execute commands
• Miner Management - Configure pools, start/stop mining, manage workers
• Performance Tuning - Set power/hashrate targets, enable Dynamic Power Scaling (DPS)
• Cooling Management - Configure fan speeds, temperatures, and cooling modes
• Custom Contracts - Apply contract codes for special mining agreements
• Keyboard Shortcuts - Complete keyboard navigation and Command Palette (Ctrl+P / ⌘+P)

Official Resources:

• Braiins Toolbox Download
• Braiins Toolbox Academy
• GitHub Repository

When to Use This Skill

Use this skill when you need to:

• Manage mining fleets with batch operations across dozens or hundreds of devices
• Scan networks to discover Bitcoin mining hardware (Antminers, Whatsminers, Avalons, Icerivers)
• Deploy Braiins OS remotely to multiple miners simultaneously
• Configure mining pools across entire mining operations
• Optimize performance with power and hashrate targets
• Enable DPS (Dynamic Power Scaling) for energy cost optimization
• Manage cooling with temperature and fan speed controls
• Troubleshoot devices by collecting hardware data and logs
• Automate workflows with CLI scripting for mining operations
• Monitor device status with live data updates (hashrate, power, temperature)
• Apply custom contracts for specialized mining arrangements
• Navigate with keyboard using shortcuts and Command Palette for efficiency

Quick Reference

Platform Support

• Windows - GUI: Double-click icon, CLI: braiins-toolbox.exe --version
• macOS (Monterey 12.4+, Intel/Apple Silicon) - GUI: Double-click icon, CLI: /Applications/Braiins\ Toolbox.app/Contents/MacOS/braiins-toolbox
• Linux 64-bit (x86_64, aarch64) - GUI/CLI: ./braiins-toolbox
• Linux 32-bit (armv7) - GUI/CLI: ./braiins-toolbox

Supported Devices

• Braiins: Mini Miner family
• Antminers: S21, S19, S17 families
• Whatsminers: M5x, M3x, M2x families
• Avalons (Beta): A15xy, A14xy, A13xy, A12xy, A11xy, A10xy families
• Icerivers: KAS family

Prerequisites

• Braiins OS: Version 23.03 or newer (some features work with Bitmain/MicroBT stock firmware)
• Network Ports: 22 (SSH), 80 (HTTP), 50051 (public API)
• Internet Access: Devices need access to e5a33065.bos.braiins.com:3336 for Braiins OS installation

Quick Start Commands

# Scan network for devices
$ ./braiins-toolbox scan '10.10.10-11.*'

# Install Braiins OS on discovered devices
$ ./braiins-toolbox firmware install '10.10.10-11.*'

# Install with contract code
$ ./braiins-toolbox firmware install --contract-code 'XYZ' '10.10.10-11.*'

# Configure mining pool
$ ./braiins-toolbox miner set-pool-urls --url 'stratum+tcp://user@stratum.braiins.com:3333' '10.10.10-11.*'

# Set power target to 3318W
$ ./braiins-toolbox tuner target --power 3318 '10.10.10-11.*'

# Enable DPS (Dynamic Power Scaling)
$ ./braiins-toolbox tuner set-dps on '10.10.10-11.*'

# Reboot devices
$ ./braiins-toolbox system reboot '10.10.10-11.*'

Keyboard Shortcuts (GUI)

Command Palette:
  • ⌘+P / Ctrl+P - Open Command Palette for navigation and batch actions

Device List:
  • ⌘+F / Ctrl+F - Search devices
  • ⌘+A / Ctrl+A - Select all devices
  • ⌘+← / ⌘+→ (Ctrl+← / Ctrl+→) - Navigate pages
  • Tab / Shift+Tab - Move between elements
  • ↑ / ↓ - Navigate list items
  • Enter - Confirm selection
  • Esc - Cancel/Close

Available References

Getting Started

• references/introduction.md - Overview, features, prerequisites, supported platforms
• references/quick-start.md - GUI and CLI quick start guide with essential commands
• references/user-interface.md - Device List, static/live data, keyboard shortcuts, Command Palette

Core Features

• references/network-scan.md - Network scanning for device discovery, IP ranges, output formats
• references/firmware-management.md (22KB) - Install/uninstall/upgrade Braiins OS, contract codes, options
• references/system-management.md (21KB) - Reboot, data collection, device location, command execution
• references/miner-management.md (26KB) - Pool configuration, mining control, worker management
• references/performance-management.md (17KB) - Power/hashrate targets, DPS configuration, tuner options
• references/cooling-management.md - Fan speeds, temperature thresholds, cooling modes

Maintenance & Updates

• references/limitations.md - Known limitations and constraints
• references/troubleshooting.md - Common issues and solutions
• references/support-contact.md - Support channels
• references/whats-new.md (17KB) - Version history and changelog

Usage

GUI Mode

The web-based GUI provides:

1. Device List Tab - View all discovered miners with customizable columns, sorting, filtering
2. Device Management Tab - Define networks to scan, configure batch operations
3. Pool Presets - Save and apply pool configurations across devices
4. Braiins OS Updates - Access latest firmware versions with "What's New" section
5. Logs Tab - Review action logs and system logs
6. Shortcuts Tab - Keyboard shortcut cheat sheet
7. Manual Tab - Link to complete Braiins Toolbox Academy documentation

Live vs. Static Data:

• Static Data: Device model, firmware version, MAC/IP addresses, pool configs (filterable, exportable to CSV)
• Live Data: Hashrate, power consumption, temperature, fan speed (refreshed periodically, marked with special icon)

CLI Mode

The CLI consists of 8 main commands:

• scan - Network discovery
• firmware - Install, uninstall, upgrade Braiins OS
• system - Reboot, data collection, device location, command execution
• miner - Pool configuration, mining control
• tuner - Performance optimization, DPS configuration
• cooling - Fan and temperature management
• custom-contract - Apply contract codes
• self - Toolbox self-management

Global Options

--gui-listen-address <IP:PORT>      # GUI listen address (default: 127.0.0.1:8888)
--gui-config-path <PATH>            # GUI config file path (default: .config/braiins-toolbox/config.toml)
--pool-presets-file-path <PATH>     # Pool presets file path
--password <PASS>                   # Custom web password for miners
--timeout <SECS>                    # Network operation timeout (default: 8 seconds)
--scan-rate <RATE>                  # IP addresses scanned per second (default: 2000)
--logfile-path <PATH>               # Toolbox log file path
--max-log-size <SIZE>               # Max size of all log files (default: 1GB)
--help                              # Display help
--version                           # Display version

Key Features

Network Scanning

• IP Range Support: Flexible notation (10.10.10-11., 192.168..*)
• File Input: Load IP lists from text files (--ip-file)
• Output Formats: Table (detailed), Plain (IP list only), CSV (full export)
• Filters: --installable-only (show only devices ready for Braiins OS), --all-devices (include unrecognized/password-protected)
• Periodic Refresh: GUI auto-refreshes device list (v24.02+)

Firmware Management

• Batch Installation: Install Braiins OS on multiple devices simultaneously
• Version Control: Specify target version with --target-version (format: YY.MM.patchlevel)
• Contract Codes: Apply custom contracts during installation (--contract-code)
• Configuration on Install: Set pools, power targets, DPS, cooling during deployment
• Concurrency Control: --concurrency to limit parallel installations
• Hardware Compatibility: Automatic checks prevent installation on unsupported hardware

Performance Tuning

• Power Targets: Set exact wattage targets (e.g., --power 3318)
• Hashrate Targets: Set TH/s targets (e.g., --hashrate 100)
• DPS (Dynamic Power Scaling): Auto-adjust power based on electricity prices/availability
  • Power Step: Incremental power adjustments
  • Min Power Target: Minimum power before shutdown
  • Hashrate Step: Incremental hashrate adjustments
  • Shutdown Options: Auto-shutdown when reaching minimum target (--shutdown-enabled, --shutdown-duration)

Cooling Management

• Cooling Modes: Auto, Manual, Disabled
• Temperature Control: Set hot/dangerous temperature thresholds
• Fan Requirements: Minimum operational fans (--min-required-fans)
• Immersion Support: Disable fans for immersion cooling setups

Keyboard Navigation (GUI)

• Command Palette (⌘+P / Ctrl+P): Navigate tabs, execute batch actions, confirm selections
• Device List Shortcuts: Search (⌘+F), select all (⌘+A), navigate pages (⌘+← / ⌘+→)
• Mouse-Free Workflow: Complete device management without mouse/touchpad

Examples

Scan and Install Workflow

# 1. Scan network to find installable devices
$ ./braiins-toolbox scan --installable-only '10.10.*.2'

# 2. Install Braiins OS with pool configuration and DPS enabled
$ ./braiins-toolbox firmware install \
  --url 'stratum+tcp://user@stratum.braiins.com:3333' \
  --dps \
  --power-step 100 \
  --min-power-target 2000 \
  '10.10.*.2'

# 3. Verify installation
$ ./braiins-toolbox scan --format table '10.10.*.2'

Performance Optimization

# Set power target to 3000W on all S19 miners
$ ./braiins-toolbox tuner target --power 3000 '10.10.*.2'

# Add 20 TH/s hashrate increase
$ ./braiins-toolbox tuner target --hashrate +20 '10.10.*.2'

# Enable DPS with auto-shutdown
$ ./braiins-toolbox tuner set-dps on \
  --power-step 200 \
  --min-power-target 2500 \
  --shutdown-enabled true \
  --shutdown-duration 2 \
  '10.10.*.2'

System Management

# Collect hardware data and logs from devices
$ ./braiins-toolbox system collect-data '10.10.10-11.*'

# Locate specific device (LED blink)
$ ./braiins-toolbox system locate-device on '10.10.10.5'

# Reboot all devices
$ ./braiins-toolbox system reboot '10.10.10-11.*'

Export and Reporting

# Export device list to CSV
$ ./braiins-toolbox scan --format csv '10.10.*.*' --output devices.csv

# Get plain IP list for scripting
$ ./braiins-toolbox scan --format plain '10.10.10-11.*' > ips.txt

# Scan from file and export results
$ ./braiins-toolbox scan --ip-file input.txt --output results.csv

Notes

• Braiins OS Requirement: Most features require Braiins OS 23.03+; some features work with stock firmware
• Network Configuration: Ensure firewall allows ports 22 (SSH), 80 (HTTP), 50051 (API)
• Internet Access: Braiins OS installation requires e5a33065.bos.braiins.com:3336 access
• Configuration Validation: Invalid config values (e.g., power-step out of range) won't fail installation but will use defaults; check /var/log/boser/boser.log for details
• Live Data Refresh: GUI refreshes live data only for visible devices (current page)
• CLI vs GUI: Same binary provides both interfaces; GUI opens in default web browser
• Keyboard Shortcuts: Command Palette (⌘+P / Ctrl+P) enables complete mouse-free workflow

Limitations

See references/limitations.md for complete list of known constraints:

• Braiins OS version requirements for specific features
• Stock firmware compatibility limitations
• Network and firewall requirements
• Platform-specific considerations

Troubleshooting

See references/troubleshooting.md for common issues and solutions:

• Installation failures
• Network connectivity problems
• Device discovery issues
• Configuration validation errors

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• Introduction and platform prerequisites
• Quick start guides for GUI and CLI
• Complete user interface documentation with keyboard shortcuts
• Network scanning with IP ranges and output formats
• Firmware management (install/uninstall/upgrade with 22KB of options)
• System management commands (21KB)
• Miner management and pool configuration (26KB)
• Performance tuning with DPS and power/hashrate targets (17KB)
• Cooling management with fan and temperature controls
• Limitations, troubleshooting, support contacts
• Version history and "What's New" changelog (17KB)

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