dfu-util ☆

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Description:
USB programmer

Type: Formula | Latest Version: 0.11@0 | Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Developer tools

Tags: firmware usb embedded flashing dfu development

Install: brew install dfu-util

About:
dfu-util is a command-line tool for programming devices using the USB Device Firmware Upgrade (DFU) protocol. It allows users to upload and download firmware to compatible microcontrollers and other DFU-enabled hardware. The tool provides a reliable interface for flashing firmware without requiring specialized vendor software.

Key Features:

Cross-platform USB DFU protocol implementation
Support for multiple device vendors and product IDs
Command-line interface for scripting and automation
Memory read/write operations with progress indication

Use Cases:

Flashing firmware to STM32 and other ARM microcontrollers
Updating bootloader firmware on embedded devices
Reading device memory for debugging and backup purposes

Alternatives:

st-link – ST-Link is vendor-specific for STMicroelectronics chips, while dfu-util follows the standard DFU protocol
openocd – OpenOCD provides broader debugging capabilities but is more complex; dfu-util is focused on DFU firmware flashing

License: GPL-2.0-or-later

Dependencies: libusb

Bottles available for: arm64_tahoe, arm64_sequoia, arm64_sonoma, arm64_ventura, arm64_monterey, arm64_big_sur, sonoma, ventura, monterey, big_sur, catalina, arm64_linux, x86_64_linux

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Sep 15, 2025 7:00am		0	VERSION_BUMP	7ebdbf42