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openwrt-xiaomi/xmir-patcher

Firmware patcher for Xiaomi routers observed · 2026-08-28

github.com/openwrt-xiaomi/xmir-patcher · Python observed · 2026-08-28

Health v2 · maintenance only

77/100

  • Activity 99
  • Release rhythm 35
  • Longevity 100

Flags: no_releases no_license

How is this computed?

round(0.45*activity + 0.35*rhythm + 0.20*longevity); archived -> min(score, 10) — computed 2026-09-02. Adoption (stars, forks) is never an input.

  • gap_med: n/a
  • age_days: 1771
  • days_rel: n/a
  • days_push: 7
  • n_releases_24m: 0

Full methodology

Adoption not part of the score

3408 stars · 394 forks observed · 2026-08-28

What it is AI-extracted, prompt v1, taxonomy v1, 2026-08-29, confidence not recorded

XMiR-Patcher is a Python-based firmware patcher for Xiaomi routers that exploits vulnerabilities to unlock SSH and install custom firmware such as OpenWrt. It provides a simple installer runnable on Windows, Linux, and macOS.

Use cases

  • unlock ssh on xiaomi router
  • install openwrt on xiaomi router
  • patch xiaomi router firmware
  • flash custom firmware on xiaomi router
  • gain root access to xiaomi router
  • remove vendor restrictions from router firmware

When to choose

  • you own a supported Xiaomi router and want SSH access or custom firmware
  • you want an automated exploit-based patching tool rather than manual flashing
  • you need a cross-platform Python tool for router modification

When to avoid

  • your router model is not supported by the tool
  • you are unwilling to risk bricking your device or voiding warranty
  • you need a fully supported, licensed product - the repo has no license

Facets

cli-tool · maturity active

security cli developer-tools security networking self-hosted hardware python windows cli firmware-patching xiaomi-routers openwrt ssh-unlock exploit linux macos

1 source

Member repositories

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