bossa-app ☆

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Type: Cask | Latest Version: 1.9.1@0 | Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Developer tools

Tags: sam-ba microcontroller firmware sam3x flashing

Install: brew install --cask bossa-app

About:
BOSSA is an open-source, cross-platform GUI application for programming Atmel SAM microcontrollers via the built-in SAM-BA bootloader. It provides a user-friendly alternative to Atmel Studio, allowing users to flash firmware, read/write memory, and erase devices. The app serves as a practical interface for the command-line `bossac` utility, simplifying development for hobbyists and engineers working with SAM3X and other ARM-based chips.

Key Features:

Graphical interface for the command-line bossac utility
Support for Atmel SAM microcontrollers using the SAM-BA protocol
Cross-platform compatibility (Windows, macOS, Linux)
Memory inspection and editing capabilities

Use Cases:

Flashing firmware onto Arduino Due and compatible boards
Developing and deploying applications for SAM3X/SAM7 microcontrollers

Alternatives:

Arduino IDE – The Arduino IDE includes flashing tools but BOSSA offers a dedicated, standalone interface for SAM-BA devices.
Atmel Studio – A full-featured IDE for Atmel/Microchip MCUs, whereas BOSSA is a lightweight tool specifically for bootloader flashing.

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Aug 5, 2025 2:16pm	1.9.1	0	VERSION_BUMP	eaf1424e