uhubctl ☆

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Description:
USB hub per-port power control

Type: Formula | Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: System utilities

Tags: usb hardware power-management cli system-utilities

Install: brew install uhubctl

About:
uhubctl is a command-line utility that enables control over USB hub per-port power switching. It allows users to power on, off, or reset connected USB devices without physical disconnection. This tool is invaluable for managing power consumption and remotely rebooting unresponsive USB peripherals.

Key Features:

Per-port power control for USB hubs
Ability to turn power on, off, or cycle ports
Automatic detection of compatible USB hubs
Detailed reporting of hub and port status

Use Cases:

Remotely rebooting a stuck Raspberry Pi or IoT device via USB power cycle
Reducing power consumption by turning off unused USB peripherals
Automated testing of USB device connection stability

Alternatives:

uhubctl – uhubctl is the industry standard for this specific task; no direct CLI alternatives exist for generic USB hub control.

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Sep 11, 2025 11:34pm		0	VERSION_BUMP	ec3f2a95