nrfutil ☆

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Description:
Unified CLI utility for Nordic Semiconductor products

Type: Cask | Latest Version: 1.2.3-e0abdbe@0 | Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025

Links: Homepage | @NordicTweets | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Developer tools

Tags: nordic-semiconductor bluetooth-le firmware iot cli development

Install: brew install --cask nrfutil

About:
nrfutil is the unified command-line interface for managing Nordic Semiconductor's ecosystem, replacing multiple legacy tools. It handles device firmware updates (DFU), connectivity management, and device provisioning. Its primary value is streamlining development and deployment workflows for nRF Connect SDK and Bluetooth Low Energy devices.

Key Features:

Device Firmware Update (DFU) over Bluetooth LE, Thread, and Zigbee
Provisioning and management of nRF Connect SDK devices
Bluetooth LE link management and connectivity testing
Support for secure boot and firmware signing
Extensible architecture with device-specific plugins

Use Cases:

Updating firmware on deployed nRF52/nRF53 series devices in the field
Provisioning security keys and certificates during manufacturing
Debugging and testing Bluetooth LE connections during development

Alternatives:

nRF Connect for Desktop – GUI-based alternative; nrfutil provides CLI automation for CI/CD workflows
J-Link Commander – Lower-level SWD programming; nrfutil offers higher-level DFU and protocol-specific features

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Sep 9, 2025 2:41pm	1.2.3-e0abdbe	0	VERSION_BUMP	57937cb3
Aug 5, 2025 2:21pm	1.2.0-9ca8c73	0	VERSION_BUMP	537f7e6b