Tockloader

1.16.0 verified Fri May 01 auth: no python

Tockloader is a command-line tool for programming and managing applications on Tock OS boards. It handles bootloader communication, app flashing, erase, and board management. Current version: 1.16.0, released regularly.

pip install tockloader

Common errors

error ModuleNotFoundError: No module named 'tockloader' ↓

cause Tockloader not installed or installed in a different environment.

fix

pip install tockloader

error error: Unable to open serial port ↓

cause Serial port not specified or incorrect permissions.

fix

Use 'tockloader --port /dev/ttyUSB0 list' (Linux) or check permissions.

error AttributeError: module 'tockloader' has no attribute 'main' ↓

cause Relying on wrong import path.

fix

Use 'from tockloader import main' (note: no .tockloader).

Warnings

gotcha Tockloader is primarily a CLI tool; programmatic API may have breaking changes across minor versions. ↓

fix Use subprocess.run(['tockloader', ...]) for stability.

gotcha Multiple Tock boards may have different bootloader protocols; --board flag may be required. ↓

fix Check board compatibility and specify --board <name>.

deprecated The --jlink flag was removed in v1.13.0; use --debugger jlink instead. ↓

fix Replace --jlink with --debugger jlink.

Imports

TockLoader

from tockloader.tockloader import TockLoader

Direct import for programmatic use.

main
```
from tockloader import main
```
Entry point for CLI usage.

Quickstart

Quick programmatic access to CLI functionality.

import tockloader.main as tm
tm.main(['--help'])  # Show help