usb.ids ☆
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Description:
Repository of vendor, device, subsystem and device class IDs used in USB devices
Type: Formula  |  Latest Version: 2025.12.13@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 15, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: System utilities
Tags: usb hardware database ids system-utilities
Install: brew install usb.ids
About:
The usb.ids package provides a comprehensive database of USB vendor and product identifiers. It maps numeric IDs to human-readable names for manufacturers, devices, and classes. This data is essential for system utilities and debugging tools to identify connected hardware.
Key Features:
  • Comprehensive mapping of USB Vendor IDs (VID) and Product IDs (PID)
  • Updated regularly with the latest device releases
  • Simple text-based format for easy parsing and integration
  • Standard reference used by Linux and other operating systems
Use Cases:
  • Identifying unknown USB devices connected to a system
  • Populating hardware inventory lists with human-readable names
  • Debugging USB driver issues by verifying device identification
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Dec 15, 2025 6:36pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 7e5d543a
Sep 24, 2025 11:20pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 50a83dcf
Dec 14, 2024 5:26pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 5ded8a6f
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