virtualhereserver ☆
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Description:
Remotely access your connected USB devices over the network
Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: 4.8.6@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Networking
Tags: usb networking remote-access hardware usb-over-ip
Install: brew install --cask virtualhereserver
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.
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
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
Alternatives:
  • usbip – Open-source Linux kernel utility for sharing USB devices over IP; less polished and lacks native Windows/macOS server support.
  • Digi AnywhereUSB – Hardware-based USB over IP solution; provides dedicated, managed hardware but at a higher cost.
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
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
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