Description:
Firmware update daemon
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Type: Formula
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Latest Version: 2.0.18@0
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Tracked Since: Dec 19, 2025
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Links:
Homepage |
GitHub |
formulae.brew.sh
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Stars: 3,765 |
Forks: 530 |
Language: C |
Category: System utilities
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Tags:
firmware
linux
system
security
hardware
updates
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Install:
brew install fwupd
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About:
fwupd is a daemon that allows session software to update device firmware. It provides a D-Bus interface for querying and applying firmware updates, supporting LVFS (Linux Vendor Firmware Service) for a wide range of hardware. Its main value is enabling secure, user-friendly firmware updates on Linux systems.
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Key Features:
- Supports UEFI and legacy BIOS firmware updates
- Integrates with the Linux Vendor Firmware Service (LVFS)
- Provides a CLI and GUI (GNOME Software) for management
- Offers plugin architecture for various hardware types
- Includes cryptographic verification for update security
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Use Cases:
- Updating firmware for laptops, desktops, and peripherals on Linux
- Enterprise IT managing firmware security patches across Linux devices
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Alternatives:
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LVFS (Linux Vendor Firmware Service)
– LVFS is the distribution service fwupd uses; fwupd is the client daemon that applies updates.
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vendor-specific update tools (e.g., Dell Command Update)
– Platform-specific tools, whereas fwupd is a unified, open-source solution for many vendors via LVFS.
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