macUSB

macusb · v2.5

8.0

Tool to create bootable USB installers

Utilities Rising Star 5.9x macOS 14+ Homepage →

brew install --cask macusb

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2.0K

30-day installs

3.0K

90-day installs

4.1K

365-day installs

Install trend

Trust Score 6/10

✓ Open source (MIT) +3

✗ Active development +0

✓ Licensed +1

✗ No auto-updates +0

✓ Not deprecated +1

✗ New (<1yr) +0

✓ Popular (>1K installs/mo) +1

Version History

v2.5

27d ago2.4→2.5

2mo ago2.3.1→2.4

3mo ago2.3→2.3.1

3mo ago2.2→2.3

5mo ago2.1.1→2.2

5mo ago2.0.2→2.1.1

7mo ago2.0.1→2.0.2

Review

Mar 10, 2026

macUSB simplifies creating bootable macOS and OS X USB drives, supporting a wide range of macOS versions and both Intel and Apple Silicon Macs. Its ease of use, compatibility with external SSDs, and support for legacy systems make it a valuable tool for users needing to install or reinstall macOS on multiple devices.

Creates bootable USB installers for macOS and OS X.

Maturity: The project is mature with active development, a strong community, and a good track record of addressing issues.

Community: Community sentiment is positive, with high engagement on Reddit, highlighting users' appreciation for its simplicity and broad compatibility.