virtualhere ☆
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Description:
Use USB devices remotely over a network
Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: 5.9.6@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Networking
Tags: usb networking remote-access hardware virtualization
Install: brew install --cask virtualhere
About:
VirtualHere allows USB devices like flash drives, webcams, or printers to be used over a network as if they were plugged directly into the client machine. It creates a secure tunnel to share hardware between servers and clients without complex setup. This solution is ideal for virtualization, remote work, or accessing specialized hardware from another room.
Key Features:
  • Automatic device discovery and driverless setup
  • Encrypted communication for secure device sharing
  • Cross-platform server and client support
  • Low-latency performance for real-time devices
Use Cases:
  • Using a USB security key (e.g., YubiKey) with a virtual machine
  • Sharing a specialized lab instrument with multiple computers
  • Accessing a local printer from a remote desktop session
Alternatives:
  • USB Network Gate – Commercial alternative with similar functionality but different licensing model
  • usbip – Open-source Linux utility, generally more complex to configure
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Jan 22, 2026 5:00am 5.9.6 0 VERSION_BUMP a79f1426
Aug 14, 2025 4:57am 5.9.3 0 VERSION_BUMP 1d6a0ad6
Aug 13, 2024 1:02am 5.7.4 0 VERSION_BUMP d5020584
Aug 12, 2024 6:52am 5.7.3 0 VERSION_BUMP 17cb1389
Aug 7, 2024 6:54am 5.7.2 0 VERSION_BUMP c1367a8f
Aug 2, 2024 3:48am 5.7.1 0 VERSION_BUMP 98f31134
Jul 26, 2024 6:54am 5.7.0 0 VERSION_BUMP 5b6c990a
Jul 24, 2024 9:50am 5.6.9 0 VERSION_BUMP d6a00598
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