Description:
Use USB devices remotely over a network
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Type: Cask
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Latest Version: 5.9.8@0
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Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
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Links:
Homepage |
formulae.brew.sh
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Category: Networking
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Tags:
usb
networking
remote-access
hardware
virtualization
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Install:
brew install --cask virtualhere
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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.
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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
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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
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Alternatives:
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USB Network Gate
– Commercial alternative with similar functionality but different licensing model
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usbip
– Open-source Linux utility, generally more complex to configure
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| Apr 22, 2026 10:48pm |
5.9.8 |
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b0216188 |
| Mar 3, 2026 2:01am |
5.9.7 |
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b6fc2723 |
| Jan 22, 2026 5:00am |
5.9.6 |
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a79f1426 |
| Aug 14, 2025 4:57am |
5.9.3 |
0 |
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1d6a0ad6 |
| Aug 13, 2024 1:02am |
5.7.4 |
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d5020584 |
| Aug 12, 2024 6:52am |
5.7.3 |
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17cb1389 |
| Aug 7, 2024 6:54am |
5.7.2 |
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c1367a8f |
| Aug 2, 2024 3:48am |
5.7.1 |
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98f31134 |
| Jul 26, 2024 6:54am |
5.7.0 |
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5b6c990a |
| Jul 24, 2024 9:50am |
5.6.9 |
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d6a00598 |
| Jun 24, 2024 10:10am |
5.6.8 |
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c009806c |
| Mar 28, 2024 11:03am |
5.6.0 |
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f942a106 |
| Dec 10, 2023 10:00pm |
5.5.7 |
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f6dc11fb |
| Nov 8, 2023 1:54am |
5.5.6 |
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1897f4e8 |
| Apr 7, 2023 9:53pm |
5.4.7 |
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13d52587 |
| Apr 3, 2023 10:03am |
5.4.6 |
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90634b15 |
| Mar 26, 2023 7:44pm |
5.4.5 |
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94cd883c |
| Mar 11, 2023 5:46am |
5.4.4 |
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b6f05575 |
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