Getting Started
Initial setup guidance for GhostESP
New to GhostESP? Work through these pages in order:
- Check your board — confirm compatibility before flashing.
- Flash GhostESP — start with the web flasher, or choose a manual USB or Flipper Zero method.
- Connect to GhostESP — pick the on-device UI, WebUI, serial CLI, Flipper app, or desktop app.
- Try your first scan — run a passive Wi-Fi scan to confirm your device works.
After that, configure SD card storage, connect a second board with GhostLink or BLE Bridge, and review firmware updates. The FAQ covers common setup questions.
Supported Hardware
Device compatibility matrix for GhostESP features
Installation Guide
Flash GhostESP with the recommended web flasher
Connect to GhostESP
Choose the best way to control your GhostESP device.
Try Your First Scan
Confirm GhostESP is working with a passive Wi-Fi scan.
Manual USB Flashing
Flash a downloaded GhostESP release when the web flasher is unavailable.
Flash with Flipper Zero
Use a Flipper Zero and the GhostESP app to flash a compatible ESP32 board.
WebUI
Access and control GhostESP through the web interface.
CLI Reference
Common GhostESP CLI commands grouped by category.
SD Card
Using SD card storage with GhostESP for file management, captures, and configuration.
Storage Layout
Where GhostESP saves captures, reports, applications, and settings on the SD card.
GhostLink
GhostLink connects two ESP32 devices for remote control while maintaining continuous AP hosting.
BLE Bridge
Use a second ESP32 as a Bluetooth bridge between a main GhostESP device and the Android companion app.
Firmware Updates
How GhostESP firmware update checks, installs, peer updates, SD card updates, and Banshee C5 updater recovery work.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about GhostESP setup, credentials, and troubleshooting.