macUSB
macUSB is a free, open-source data recovery and backup tool for Windows, macOS and Linux. The all-in-one bootable USB creator for Mac. It has 3,310 GitHub stars and is released under the MIT license. Its source code is on GitHub at Kruszoneq/macUSB.
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About macUSB
The all-in-one bootable USB creator for Mac macUSB is a guided macOS app for creating bootable USB media on Apple Silicon and Intel Macs using local files or the built-in macOS downloader.
Install macUSB
Package names found in the project's README. Each links to its package page so you can check the publisher first.
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Is macUSB free and open source?
Yes. macUSB's source code is public on GitHub under the MIT license, which is OSI-approved or FSF-free, so you can use, copy and change it for free.
How do I install macUSB?
Homebrew: brew install --cask macusb. The commands are on this page. Installers are also on its GitHub Releases page (latest: v2.6).
Is macUSB still maintained?
The repository's most recent commit was on Oct 25, 2026. appsgit only lists apps whose repository had a commit in the last six months.