https://github.com/nickbeth/wsl-usb-manager

A fast and light GUI for usbipd-win. Manage connecting USB devices to WSL.
https://github.com/nickbeth/wsl-usb-manager

gui usbipd-win windows-10 windows-11 wsl2

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A fast and light GUI for usbipd-win. Manage connecting USB devices to WSL.

• Host: GitHub
• URL: https://github.com/nickbeth/wsl-usb-manager
• Owner: nickbeth
• License: mit
• Created: 2024-04-20T12:42:06.000Z (10 months ago)
• Default Branch: master
• Last Pushed: 2024-05-03T14:56:44.000Z (9 months ago)
• Last Synced: 2024-11-10T12:38:41.226Z (3 months ago)
• Topics: gui, usbipd-win, windows-10, windows-11, wsl2
• Language: Rust
• Homepage:
• Size: 316 KB
• Stars: 33
• Watchers: 2
• Forks: 3
• Open Issues: 8
• Metadata Files:
  • Readme: README.md
  • License: LICENSE.md

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# WSL USB Manager

A fast and light GUI for [`usbipd-win`](https://github.com/dorssel/usbipd-win).

Manage connecting USB devices to WSL with an intuitive UI.



    



## Features

- Bind and unbind USB devices

- Attach and detach USB devices to WSL

- Manage persisted devices

- Tray icon for quick access, minimizes to tray on close

- Auto-attach profiles

    - Uses `usbipd attach --auto-attach` behind the scenes

    - Requires devices to be bound first

    - Auto-attach profiles are reset every time the application is restarted

- Lightweight:

    - Fast startup times (less than 1 second)

    - Low memory usage (less than 3 MB)

    - Small binary size (less than 1 MB)

## Installation

> [!IMPORTANT]  

> `usbipd-win` version **4.0.0** or newer is strongly recommended for this software to work properly.

> Older versions have not been tested and may not work.

This software requires Microsoft Windows 10 (64-bit only), version 1809 or newer.

Download the latest release from the [releases page](https://github.com/lynxnb/wsl-usb-manager/releases).

Run the executable to start the application.

## Roadmap

- Auto-attach profiles

    - UI dialog for creating and editing profiles

    - Background service for auto-attaching devices

- Provide an installer and add to `winget`

    - Option to setup logon startup to tray icon

## Support

If you encounter any issues, please open a [GitHub issue](https://github.com/lynxnb/wsl-usb-manager/issues).

## Screenshots