ftdi-vcp-driver ☆
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Description:
Virtual COM port driver
Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: 1.5.0,2022,06@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: System utilities
Tags: driver serial usb ftdi vcp hardware
Install: brew install --cask ftdi-vcp-driver
About:
FTDI VCP Driver provides Virtual COM Port support for FTDI USB-to-Serial adapters on macOS. It installs a kernel extension (kext) to expose devices as standard serial ports like /dev/tty.usbserial-*. This enables legacy applications to communicate with FTDI hardware without requiring custom drivers.
Key Features:
  • Creates Virtual COM Ports for FTDI USB-Serial adapters
  • Compatible with standard POSIX serial APIs
  • Supports common FTDI chipsets (FT232, FT231X, etc.)
  • Integrates with macOS system extensions
Use Cases:
  • Connecting to embedded devices (Arduino, ESP32, etc.) via USB
  • Serial console access to networking equipment
  • Legacy industrial equipment communication
Alternatives:
  • CH340/CH341 drivers – Alternative drivers for different USB-Serial chipsets
  • CP210x drivers – Silicon Labs equivalent for their USB-Serial chips
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Sep 15, 2025 11:39am 1.5.0,2022,06 0 VERSION_BUMP 1a4ad91b
Dec 24, 2023 9:24am 2.4.4 0 VERSION_BUMP 9c677338
Apr 16, 2023 7:30am 2.4.4 0 NEW 4cac845a
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