WSL USB Manager

WSL USB Manager 1.2.1

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

  • By Niccolò Betto
  • Open Source
  • Portable
  • Updated Feb 18, 2025
Download for Windows

About WSL USB Manager

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

Technical details

PublisherNiccolò Betto
Version1.2.1
Release date2025-02-18
LicenseMIT
Installer typeportable
Architecturex64
Package IDnickbeth.wsl-usb-manager
DependenciesMicrosoft.VCRedist.2015+.x64, dorssel.usbipd-win

Install WSL USB Manager from the command line

Install with Windows Package Manager
winget install --id=nickbeth.wsl-usb-manager -e
Update to the latest version
winget upgrade --id=nickbeth.wsl-usb-manager -e
Uninstall
winget uninstall --id=nickbeth.wsl-usb-manager -e

WSL USB Manager adds this command to the command line: wsl-usb-manager.

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Frequently asked questions

Is WSL USB Manager free?

Yes. WSL USB Manager is free and open-source software released under the MIT license.

What is the latest version of WSL USB Manager?

The latest version is 1.2.1, released on Feb 18, 2025.

Is it safe to download WSL USB Manager?

The download button links to the official installer published on github.com, the same file Windows Package Manager installs. You can verify the downloaded file by comparing its SHA-256 checksum with 20508713b79b6c46742dd91f72a757146e2b2a53a938a33af75028d501fdf352.

Which Windows versions does WSL USB Manager support?

WSL USB Manager runs on Windows and is available for 64-bit (x64) systems.

How do I uninstall WSL USB Manager?

Open Settings › Apps › Installed apps, find WSL USB Manager and select Uninstall. From the command line, run winget uninstall --id=nickbeth.wsl-usb-manager -e.

Is there a portable version of WSL USB Manager?

Yes. WSL USB Manager is available as a portable program (wsl-usb-manager.exe, 64-bit (x64)) that runs without installation. Copy it to any folder or USB drive and run it from there.

Alternatives to WSL USB Manager

Other System Utilities programs for Windows from different developers.