libusb

by libusb team

Iibusb for Windows is a C library that provides standard access to USB devices across many platforms

Operating system: Windows

Publisher: libusb team

Release : libusb 1.0.23

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Iibusb for Windows

Iibusb for Windows is a C library that provides standard access to USB devices. It is regarded as the best library to work around USB devices on Windows. It is projected to be used by developers to simplify the production of applications that communicate with USB hardware. It has a user-mode, in which no special authorization or boost is required for the application to communicate with a given device. Having a single application programming interface that communicates across different platforms, Iibusb can provide access to USB devices on Windows, Linux, Android, OS X, and OpenBSD, supporting all versions of available USB protocol from the lowest 1.0 to the latest 3.1.

On What Platforms Can I Use Iibusb?

The supported systems for Iibusb are all Windows platforms, starting with Windows XP, and including the 64-bit versions, except for Windows 2003, since Microsoft does not support WinUSB on both the 32bit and 64bits of Windows 2003. Also exempted is Windows XP 64 bit as Microsoft does not support WinUSB on 64bits of Win XP.

Aside from the vast usage of Iibusb on Windows PC, libusb can also be used on other operating systems such as Windows CE, Linux, macOS, Android, Solaris, OpenBSD/NetBSD, and Haiku.

This sounds interesting, right? So how can anyone get started with using Iibusb?

To start the use of Iibusb, begin by downloading Iibusb from this page. And if you prefer, you can also access the source directly from Github.

For a new user, you will need to install a supported driver. But if your device is a generic HID device, no extra driver is needed since it is supported. And if your device uses WinUSB driver, no extra driver is needed since it is supported natively.

Iibusb can also be used in any proprietary application so long as you don’t modify its original source code.

Get authorized access access to USB devices on Windows, Linux, macOS many more

Features:

It supports all versions of the USB protocol, from the least 1.0 to the latest 3.1
Does not require any special authorization or boost for the application to communicate with any device
Portability; it uses a single cross-platform API to grant access to USB devices on Windows, Linux, and macOS.
Available Iibusb library for FAQ and any error handling
Compatibility: libusb was tested under Windows 8 and Windows 8x/10, for both 32 and 64 bit, and no error issues were found.

ADDITIONAL SCREENSHOTS

ADDITIONAL INFO

Supports all Windows platforms, except Windows 2003 and XP 64 bit
Requires installation of a supported driver unless device is generic HID

PROS

Supports both synchronous and asynchronous data transfers.
Compatible with multiple operating systems.
Open source with a strong development community.

CONS

Limited support for Windows operating system.
Documentation could be more detailed and user-friendly.
Requires solid knowledge of USB protocol for successful utilization.

✨ SELECTED USER REVIEW ✨

Lewis
Wed, Mar 6, 2024
libusb is a specific library to communicate with USB devices. It is a cross-platform library. Therefore, it works well in any popular operating system platform.

libusb is a user mode centric library. It supports almost all kinds of USB protocols. It can work with any kind of USB device virtually. It supports 32 and 64-bit operating systems both. It also has a driver filtering feature.

👨‍💻️ USER REVIEWS AND COMMENTS 💬

Rhys

If you need to get connected with other USB devices then turn to libusb, which is an open source tool that lets you do just that. Best of all, you can communicate with other USBs while using your own software, which makes this library extremely convenient to use. All you need in order to use libusb is some basic knowledge about how to use a USB device.                        

Callum Bosmans

libusb is a C library that provides generic access to USB devices. It is intended to be used by developers to facilitate the production of applications that communicate with USB hardware. It is portable: using a single cross-platform API, it provides access to USB devices on Linux, macOS, Windows, OpenBSD, NetBSD, and Haiku.                        

Charlie Remmick

LibUSB is a great software for users who need to connect devices to their computers. It is easy to install and use, allowing for quick and smooth connection of devices. The software has a nice user interface and the instructions for use are clear and easy to follow. It is also possible to integrate LibUSB with other software, which makes it even more useful. I found that the drivers provided by LibUSB are reliable and work well with the devices I have used. The only downside I have noticed is that it can be slow to detect new devices when they are first plugged in.                        

Kai X.

Libusb is an incredible software, it's very easy to use and has saved me lots of time. I'm impressed with the amount of control it offers over USB devices, it's great for debugging and development!                        

Harry S.

Libusb is a free and open-source software library that allows user-space applications to communicate with USB devices. It supports various platforms, including Linux, macOS, Windows, and Android. Libusb provides a simple and flexible API for USB device access and management, including device discovery, configuration, and data transfer. It also supports asynchronous I/O, hot-plugging, and device filtering. Libusb has been widely used in various applications, such as firmware update, data acquisition, and device testing.                        

Owen

Libusb is an essential software package that offers generic access to USB devices. Its standout feature is its ability to operate universally; it is platform-independent and can function across many different operating systems. In addition, it is also open-source, providing ample opportunity for customization and adjustments to fit specific needs.                        

Leon

Functionality and versatility are commendable, yet difficulties arise when dealing with complex configurations.                        

John

Efficient for device communication, complex to install initially.                        

Liam

Reliable, efficient for device communication.                        

Adam

libusb: easy to use, connects devices, helps with data transfer.                        

Abigail

Easy way to communicate with USB devices 🎮                        

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