libwdi is a cross-platform open-source C library focused on simplifying the installation of device drivers for USB hardware that otherwise does not have automatic driver support, making it especially useful for developers building installers or system management tools. The library abstracts away many of the complexities of USB device enumeration and driver deployment on Windows systems, such as creating a list of devices, preparing appropriate driver files, and invoking the operating system’s driver installation mechanics, so your software doesn’t have to re-implement these low-level tasks. It provides a clean API that includes functions to detect driverless USB devices, prepare driver packages, install drivers programmatically, and handle logging and error codes reliably. Projects integrate this library into custom installers, automated provisioning scripts, or hardware management solutions where users need seamless driver setup without manual steps.

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  • Enumerates driverless USB devices programmatically
  • Prepares and installs drivers via a simple C API
  • Supports embedding driver files into host applications
  • Automatic error reporting with descriptive status codes
  • Integrates with custom installer workflows
  • Configurable logging and trace output

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GNU General Public License version 3.0 (GPLv3)

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C

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2026-01-23