Robin - Wi-Fi Capture Studio

Robin turns your iPhone into a control panel for remote Wi-Fi packet capture. It connects over SSH to your own OpenWrt router, or to a compatible Linux host with a Wi-Fi adapter and the required permissions, to run monitor-mode 802.11 captures and send the resulting pcap straight back to your iPhone. Robin does not require jailbreaking your iPhone or attaching a USB Wi-Fi adapter to it. The capture runs on your remote device; your iPhone handles connection, scanning, configuration, control, and download. Robin is not a generic SSH client. It is a guided workflow built for focused Wi-Fi capture: • Connect — securely over SSH with password or Ed25519/RSA key authentication. Passphrase-protected private keys are supported, and host keys are pinned on first use. • Scan — discover nearby access points and choose your target. • Auto-configure — Robin sets the right channel and monitor mode for you. • Capture — start a tcpdump-based 802.11 capture that keeps running even if your SSH connection drops. • Download — pull the .pcap to your iPhone and open it in Wireshark or your tool of choice. WORKS WITH: • OpenWrt routers, usually with root login • Compatible Linux hosts with monitor-mode Wi-Fi support, using file capabilities or sudo • Standard Dropbear / OpenSSH targets, with no SFTP required BUILT FOR: Network engineers, Wi-Fi troubleshooters, and security researchers who need a fast, portable way to capture 802.11 traffic from infrastructure they own or are authorized to test. GOOD TO KNOW: • Robin requires an SSH-accessible remote device capable of Wi-Fi monitor mode. • Captures survive SSH disconnects and can be resumed after reconnecting. • Credentials are stored in the iOS Keychain, never on the remote device. • Single-radio routers may drop your Wi-Fi control link when capture starts. Robin warns you and suggests controlling the router over cellular or wired networking. Robin is a capture and transfer tool. Use it only on networks you own or have explicit permission to test. Capturing traffic on networks without authorization may be illegal in your jurisdiction.