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FTDI VCP Driver
ftdi-vcp-driver · v1.5.0,2022,06
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7.0
Virtual COM port driver
brew install --cask ftdi-vcp-driver Compare with:
vs. Silicon Labs VCP Driver
vs. Prolific USB to Serial Cable driver
vs. USB Overdrive
vs. Wacom Tablet
Note: Once you've rebooted, you can (re)connect your FTDI
device and it will show up in /dev, usually like this:
/dev/tty.usbserial-XXXXXXXX
where XXXXXXXX is a random ID, based on the serial number.
To uninstall the driver, you must use the GUI to move the
application from /Applications/FTDIUSBSerialDextInstaller.app to Trash,
otherwise the system extension will not be removed.
You must reboot for the installation of ftdi-vcp-driver to take effect.
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Install trend
Trust Score 2/10
✗ Open source +0
✗ Active development +0
✗ Licensed +0
✗ No auto-updates +0
✓ Not deprecated +1
✓ Established (>1yr) +1
✗ Low installs +0
Review
Mar 10, 2026The FTDI VCP Driver is a crucial tool for developers working with FTDI devices, enabling communication via virtual COM ports. It supports macOS and is essential for hardware projects involving FTDI chips.
Enables communication with FTDI devices by creating virtual COM ports on macOS.
Maturity: The driver is stable and well-established, though it hasn't been updated recently.
Community: No community discussion found yet.
Pros
- + Essential for FTDI device communication
- + Reliable support for macOS
- + Stable and mature tool
Cons
- - No auto-update feature
- - Limited community resources