bumble
A full-featured Bluetooth stack written entirely in Python for apps, emulation, testing, and experimentation.
What is bumble?
Bumble is a full-featured Bluetooth stack written entirely in Python that supports both Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) and Bluetooth Classic (BR/EDR) protocols. It provides implementations of common Bluetooth profiles and protocols, enabling developers to build, test, and experiment with Bluetooth applications without relying on native platform stacks.
Developers and researchers working on Bluetooth applications, embedded systems testing, wireless protocol experimentation, or educational projects who need a flexible, Python-based Bluetooth stack.
Bumble offers a pure Python implementation of Bluetooth protocols, making it highly accessible and extensible compared to lower-level C/C++ stacks. Its support for both physical and virtual radio interfaces provides unique flexibility for testing and emulation scenarios.
Overview
Bumble is a comprehensive Bluetooth stack implemented entirely in Python, supporting both Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) and Bluetooth Classic (BR/EDR) protocols. It enables developers to build Bluetooth applications, perform testing, and conduct experiments without relying on platform-specific native stacks.
Key Features
- Full Protocol Support — Implements common Bluetooth protocols including GAP, L2CAP, ATT, GATT, SMP, SDP, RFCOMM, HFP, HID, and A2DP.
- Multiple Radio Interfaces — Works with physical radios via HCI over USB, UART, or Linux VHCI, as well as virtual radios like the Android emulator's Bluetooth support.
- Python Implementation — Entirely written in Python, making it accessible and extensible for developers familiar with the language.
- Comprehensive Examples — Includes a wide range of example scripts and tools to demonstrate functionality and accelerate development.
Philosophy
Bumble aims to provide a flexible, open-source Bluetooth stack that prioritizes experimentation and prototyping, enabling developers to explore Bluetooth capabilities without production constraints.
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