nrf-connect ☆
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Description:
Framework for development on BLE devices
Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: 5.2.1@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  @NordicTweets  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: bluetooth ble nrf firmware development wireless
Install: brew install --cask nrf-connect
About:
nRF Connect for Desktop is a cross-platform framework for Bluetooth Low Energy development. It provides a modular desktop environment where users can run various applications for testing, debugging, and programming Nordic Semiconductor chips. Its main value is streamlining the BLE workflow by consolidating essential tools into one extensible platform.
Key Features:
  • Modular application framework for easy tool management
  • Real-time BLE packet sniffing and analysis
  • Device firmware update (DFU) capabilities
  • Cross-platform support (Windows, macOS, Linux)
Use Cases:
  • Debugging Bluetooth Low Energy communication between devices
  • Updating firmware on nRF52 and nRF53 series chips
  • Performing network topology analysis and signal strength mapping
Alternatives:
  • Wireless Gecko – Proprietary suite for Silicon Labs chips, similar functionality but hardware-specific
  • Wireshark – General network protocol analyzer, requires manual setup for BLE specific analysis
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Sep 15, 2025 12:43pm 5.2.0 0 VERSION_BUMP 940a3596
Aug 5, 2025 2:21pm 5.2.0 0 VERSION_BUMP 186280db
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