Who should use WebHID for Firefox?

WebHID for Firefox is an open-source project built for firefox extension users and developers working with HID devices.

Is WebHID for Firefox still active?

Unverified. WebHID for Firefox has not been re-checked since it entered the index, so there is no finding either way — and only a positive finding would say otherwise.

Who makes WebHID for Firefox?

WebHID for Firefox is developed by Sainan.

How long has WebHID for Firefox been around?

WebHID for Firefox first shipped in 2024.

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WebHID for Firefox

Name: WebHID for Firefox
Author: Sainan

github.comInfrastructure

WebHID for Firefox combines a Firefox WebExtension with a companion server to provide WebHID API support in Firefox. It is intended for developers and users who need browser-based access to compatible Human Interface Devices.

Open SourceWebEmbeddableSelf-hostedCLI

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Overview

4 features

WebHID for Firefox sits in PulseGate's Browser DevTools & extensions category. It focuses on enabling Firefox applications to communicate with Human Interface Devices through WebHID APIs. WebHID for Firefox is an open-source project aimed at firefox extension users and developers working with HID devices. WebHID for Firefox is open source under the Open Source license. It ships for the web, embeddable surfaces, and the command line, and it can be self-hosted.

Behind WebHID for Firefox is Sainan, and it first shipped in 2024. Among its 4 catalogued features are WebHID APIs, firefox extension, and companion server.

Summary written by a language model from the project’s public pages.

WebHID APIs
Firefox extension
Companion server
HID device access

Built with & integrations

Runs on

BrowserEmbeddableSelf-hostedCLI

Trust & compliance

License

Open Source

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Legal

Indexing history

What PulseGate has recorded for this listing

Indexed8 Sept · 06:06 UTC
WebHID for Firefox verified via Firefox Add-ons
Source: Firefox Add-ons · Open

Frequently asked questions about WebHID for Firefox

What is WebHID for Firefox?: WebHID for Firefox focuses on enabling Firefox applications to communicate with Human Interface Devices through WebHID APIs. It is catalogued under Browser DevTools & extensions on PulseGate.
Who should use WebHID for Firefox?: WebHID for Firefox is an open-source project built for firefox extension users and developers working with HID devices.
Does WebHID for Firefox have a free plan?: Yes — WebHID for Firefox is open source under the Open Source license and free to use.
What platforms does WebHID for Firefox run on?: WebHID for Firefox runs on the web, embeddable surfaces, and the command line. It can also be self-hosted.
Is WebHID for Firefox still active?: Unverified. WebHID for Firefox has not been re-checked since it entered the index, so there is no finding either way — and only a positive finding would say otherwise.
Who makes WebHID for Firefox?: WebHID for Firefox is developed by Sainan.
How long has WebHID for Firefox been around?: WebHID for Firefox first shipped in 2024.
Is WebHID for Firefox open source?: Yes — WebHID for Firefox is open source under the Open Source license.

At a glance

Pricing: Open Source
Platforms: Web
Languages: English
License: Open Source
Built for: Firefox extension users and developers working with HID devices
Model: Open source
Solves: Enabling Firefox applications to communicate with Human Interface Devices through WebHID APIs.

Registered as

Firefox Add-ons: webhid-for-firefox

Developer

Sainan

Index record

Indexed: 8 Sept 2026
Lifecycle: Alive
Last seen: 8 Sept 2026

Identity audit (13)

Slug: webhid-for-firefox-github-com
Lifecycle state recorded: 8 Sept 2026
Verification state: Indexed for public listing
Listing state: Listed: yes
Index status: Included in index
Latest evidence snapshot: 8 Sept 2026
Timeline basis: Indexed-at chronology. This listing's first-seen date was written by the catalog backfill, not observed here, so it is not treated as a sighting.
Name from: Written by a language model from the project's public pages.
Category from: Assigned by a language model.
Summary from: Written by a language model from public pages.
Languages from: Detected by a language model, checked against the page's own declaration.
Last updated: 8 Sept 2026
Canonical URL: https://github.com/Sainan/WebHID-for-Firefox

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