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

Yes — WebHID is open source under the Open Source license and free to use.

What platforms does WebHID run on?

WebHID runs on the web and embeddable surfaces. It can also be self-hosted.

Is WebHID still maintained?

Unverified. WebHID 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.

Is WebHID open source?

Yes — WebHID is open source under the Open Source license.

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WebHID

Name: WebHID
Author: K4zoku

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WebHID is an open-source Firefox extension and local daemon that exposes WebHID functionality to websites. It enables browser-based applications to communicate with devices such as game controllers and stream decks.

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Overview

6 features

WebHID is a Browser DevTools & extensions project. It focuses on enabling Firefox websites to communicate directly with HID devices that Firefox does not natively support. It is built as an open-source project for firefox extension developers and users of HID devices. The project is open source (Open Source). It ships for the web and embeddable surfaces, and it can be self-hosted.

K4zoku builds and maintains WebHID, and it first shipped in 2026. Among its 6 catalogued features are webHID support, firefox integration, and HID device access.

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

WebHID support
Firefox integration
HID device access
Local daemon
Controller support
Stream Deck support

Built with & integrations

Runs on

BrowserEmbeddableSelf-hosted

Trust & compliance

License

Open Source

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Indexing history

What PulseGate has recorded for this listing

Indexed9 Sept · 23:10 UTC
WebHID verified via Firefox Add-ons
Source: Firefox Add-ons · Open

Frequently asked questions about WebHID

What is WebHID?: WebHID focuses on enabling Firefox websites to communicate directly with HID devices that Firefox does not natively support. It is catalogued under Browser DevTools & extensions on PulseGate.
Who is WebHID for?: WebHID is an open-source project built for firefox extension developers and users of HID devices.
Is WebHID free?: Yes — WebHID is open source under the Open Source license and free to use.
What platforms does WebHID run on?: WebHID runs on the web and embeddable surfaces. It can also be self-hosted.
Is WebHID still maintained?: Unverified. WebHID 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 develops WebHID?: WebHID is developed by K4zoku.
When did WebHID launch?: WebHID first shipped in 2026.
Is WebHID open source?: Yes — WebHID is open source under the Open Source license.

At a glance

Pricing: Open Source
Platforms: Web
Languages: English
License: Open Source
First seen: 9 Sept 2026
Built for: Firefox extension developers and users of HID devices
Model: Open source
Solves: Enabling Firefox websites to communicate directly with HID devices that Firefox does not natively support.

Registered as

Firefox Add-ons: webhid

Developer

K4zoku

Index record

Indexed: 9 Sept 2026
Lifecycle: Alive
First seen: Sept 2026
Last seen: 9 Sept 2026

Identity audit (13)

Slug: webhid-github-com
Lifecycle state recorded: 9 Sept 2026
Verification state: Indexed for public listing
Listing state: Listed: yes
Index status: Included in index
Latest evidence snapshot: 9 Sept 2026
Timeline basis: Indexed-at chronology (no inferred launch/funding milestones).
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: 9 Sept 2026
Canonical URL: https://github.com/K4zoku/FF-WebHID

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