# Pywayne Adb Logcat Reader

> Android device logcat reader for real-time log monitoring. Use when working with pywayne.adb.logcat_reader module to read Android device logs via adb logcat command, supporting both C++ backend (faster) and Python backend (subprocess) with generator-style output for streaming logs.

- **Type:** Skill
- **Install:** `agentstack add skill-wangyendt-wayne-skills-adb-logcat-reader`
- **Verified:** Yes — security-reviewed for prompt injection and unsafe behavior
- **Seller:** [wangyendt](https://agentstack.voostack.com/s/wangyendt)
- **Installs:** 0
- **Category:** [Agent Skills](https://agentstack.voostack.com/c/agent-skills)
- **Latest version:** 0.1.0
- **License:** MIT
- **Upstream author:** [wangyendt](https://github.com/wangyendt)
- **Source:** https://github.com/wangyendt/wayne-skills/tree/main/pywayne/adb/adb-logcat-reader

## Install

```sh
agentstack add skill-wangyendt-wayne-skills-adb-logcat-reader
```

Requires the [AgentStack CLI](https://agentstack.voostack.com/docs/cli). Works with Claude Code, Cursor, and any MCP-compatible agent.

## About

# Pywayne ADB Logcat Reader

This module provides real-time Android device log reading capabilities via the `adb logcat` command.

## Quick Start

```python
from pywayne.adb.logcat_reader import AdbLogcatReader

# Create reader (default C++ backend)
reader = AdbLogcatReader()

# Start log capture and read
reader.start()
for line in reader.read():
    print(line)
```

# Use Python backend (alternative)
reader = AdbLogcatReader(backend='python')
reader.start()
for line in reader.read():
    print(line)
```

# Stop and cleanup
reader.stop()
```

## Initialization

```python
# C++ backend (default, faster)
reader = AdbLogcatReader()

# Python backend (alternative, may be more compatible)
reader = AdbLogcatReader(backend='python')
```

## Reading Logs

The `read()` method yields log lines incrementally as a generator, suitable for processing large logs or real-time monitoring.

```python
# Process logs as they arrive
for line in reader.read():
    # Filter, parse, store...
```

## Properties

| Property | Description |
|---------|-------------|
| `backend` | 'cpp' or 'python' | Active backend for adb logcat |
| `running` | Whether logcat process is running |

## Methods

| Method | Description |
|---------|-------------|
| `start()` | Start adb logcat process |
| `read()` | Generator yielding log lines |
| `stop()` | Stop logcat process |
| `get_backend()` | Get active backend type |

## Backends

### C++ Backend (Default)

- Uses native C++ implementation
- Faster performance for real-time streaming
- Better compatibility with adb logcat

### Python Backend (Alternative)

- Uses Python subprocess to call adb
- More compatible across different environments
- Easier debugging and integration

## Notes

- C++ backend is faster and recommended for production
- Python backend may be useful during development
- `stop()` terminates adb logcat; use `Ctrl+C` to send interrupt signal
- Logs are cleared automatically when process stops

## Source & license

This open-source skill is cataloged on AgentStack and links to its original source — we do not rehost the code.

- **Author:** [wangyendt](https://github.com/wangyendt)
- **Source:** [wangyendt/wayne-skills](https://github.com/wangyendt/wayne-skills)
- **License:** MIT

Install and usage instructions live in the source repository linked above.

## Pricing

- **Free** — Free

## Security capabilities

Automated source analysis of v0.1.0 — what this tool can access:

- **Network access:** no
- **Filesystem access:** no
- **Shell / process execution:** yes
- **Environment & secrets:** no
- **Dynamic code execution:** no

*"Yes" means the capability is present in the source — more access means more to trust, not that it is unsafe.*


## Versions

- **0.1.0** — security scan: passed — Imported from the upstream source.

## Links

- Listing page: https://agentstack.voostack.com/l/skill-wangyendt-wayne-skills-adb-logcat-reader
- Seller: https://agentstack.voostack.com/s/wangyendt
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