hid

library1.0.9pypypiunverified

A Python wrapper for hidapi using ctypes bindings. It provides low-level access to HID (Human Interface Device) devices on Linux, macOS, and Windows. Current version: 1.0.9. Release cadence: infrequent.

serialization

pip install hid

github ↗package ↗

INSTALL

IMPORT

SIG · HID

hid

serializationpythonv1.0.9

Install

1.5s avg

Import

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Disk

16MB

Pass rate

10/ 10

Env Coverage10 / 10

glibc

3.9–3.13

musl

3.9–3.13

Install & Compatibility

Where this runs

tested against v1.0.9 · pip install

no network on importno background threads

Install × environment matrix

Each cell = how many times install + import succeeded across repeated harness runs. Partial = flaky.
glibc = Debian/Ubuntu slim · musl = Alpine Linux

musl

py 3.10–3.95 runs

installs and imports cleanly · install 0.0s · import 0.000s · 17.8MB

glibc

py 3.10–3.95 runs

installs and imports cleanly · install 1.5s · import 0.000s · 18MB

16MB installed

● package 16MB

Code

Verified usage

Verified import paths — ran on the pinned version, not inferred.

hid

✓ import hid

✗ import hid; hid.enumerate()

Lists all HID devices on the system.

import hid for device in hid.enumerate(0, 0): print(f"0x{device['vendor_id']:04x}:0x{device['product_id']:04x} {device['product_string']}")

Debug

Known issues

gotchahid.enumerate(0, 0) returns all devices; passing (vendor_id, product_id) filters. Many users call it incorrectly.

fix

Use hid.enumerate(vendor_id=0, product_id=0) for all devices.

affects: all

deprecatedThe library is not actively maintained; last release 2020. May lack support for newer hidapi features.

fix

Consider using cython-hidapi or hidapi package if issues arise.

affects: 1.0.9

gotchaOn Windows, hidapi DLL must be in PATH or alongside the script. Missing DLL causes ImportError.

fix

Install hidapi via vcpkg or download prebuilt DLL and place in working directory.

affects: all

Upgrade

Version history

1.0.9latest on PyPI · released Feb 5, 2026

Audit

Dependencies

hidapirequiredSystem-level library; on Linux install via package manager (e.g., libhidapi-dev), on macOS via brew (hidapi), on Windows preinstalled or via vcpkg.

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Resources

githubhttps://github.com/apmorton/pyhidapi ↗

packagehttps://pypi.org/project/hid/ ↗