Prolific USB to Serial Cable driver

prolific-pl2303 · v2.2.11,20250314,2025,07,_-1

7.0

PL2303 USB-to-serial driver

brew install --cask prolific-pl2303

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Note: prolific-pl2303 requires a kernel extension to work. If the installation fails, retry after you enable it in: System Settings → Privacy & Security For more information, refer to vendor documentation or this Apple Technical Note: https://developer.apple.com/library/content/technotes/tn2459/_index.html

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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, 2026

The Prolific USB to Serial Cable driver enables communication between USB and serial devices on macOS, making it essential for developers and hardware enthusiasts. It provides reliable compatibility, ensuring smooth operation for those needing serial port functionality.

Enables communication between USB and serial devices on macOS.

Maturity: The app is stable with recent updates, though adoption is moderate.

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