Description:
Remotely access your connected USB devices over the network
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Type: Cask
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Latest Version: 4.8.7@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
usb-over-ip
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Install:
brew install --cask virtualhereserver
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About:
VirtualHereServer allows USB devices connected to a machine to be shared and accessed remotely over a network. It creates a server that securely forwards USB traffic, making remote devices appear as if they were physically connected to the client machine. This is ideal for environments where direct physical access to hardware is inconvenient or impossible.
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Key Features:
- Transparent USB device sharing over IP networks
- Supports a wide range of USB device classes
- Low-latency communication for responsive device interaction
- Secure connections with encryption support
- Cross-platform client and server compatibility
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Use Cases:
- Remotely accessing a USB hardware dongle or license key from a server room
- Using a local USB scanner or printer from a virtual machine or remote desktop
- Connecting to development boards (e.g., Arduino, Raspberry Pi) over the network
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Alternatives:
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usbip
– Open-source Linux kernel utility for sharing USB devices over IP; less polished and lacks native Windows/macOS server support.
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Digi AnywhereUSB
– Hardware-based USB over IP solution; provides dedicated, managed hardware but at a higher cost.
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Version |
Rev |
Change |
Commit |
| May 18, 2026 2:24am |
4.8.7 |
0 |
VERSION_BUMP |
b444f52b |
| Sep 15, 2025 1:20pm |
4.8.2 |
0 |
VERSION_BUMP |
827c3ebb |
| Aug 14, 2025 4:58am |
4.8.2 |
0 |
VERSION_BUMP |
2a3266de |
| Jul 28, 2024 12:54pm |
4.6.7 |
0 |
VERSION_BUMP |
9c271553 |
| Jun 26, 2024 6:48am |
4.6.6 |
0 |
VERSION_BUMP |
ac027a00 |
| Dec 10, 2023 9:55pm |
4.6.1 |
0 |
VERSION_BUMP |
3ef8fd4f |
| Apr 9, 2023 11:48pm |
4.5.6 |
0 |
VERSION_BUMP |
29bf9464 |
| Mar 26, 2023 7:44pm |
4.5.4 |
0 |
VERSION_BUMP |
5370d26e |
| Mar 11, 2023 5:46am |
4.5.3 |
0 |
VERSION_BUMP |
d132c13a |
| Feb 13, 2023 6:16am |
4.5.0 |
0 |
VERSION_BUMP |
70de4b8f |
| Jan 25, 2023 12:31am |
4.4.8 |
0 |
VERSION_BUMP |
9b645c52 |
| Dec 28, 2022 4:20am |
4.4.7 |
0 |
VERSION_BUMP |
8724fabf |
| Dec 10, 2022 9:13pm |
4.4.7 |
0 |
VERSION_BUMP |
837e58dd |
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