MOVED: A very unofficial fork of the Prolific PL2303 driver hosted at http://osx-pl2303.sourceforge.net/, compiled for modern versions of Mac OS X, including Snow Leopard. Patches very welcome, particularly those that add vendor/device IDs. Prebuilt PKG (just as good as a DMG!) available for download, works on Snow Leopard (Mac OS X 10.6) 32-bit and 64-bit kernels.
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osx-pl2303 gained 10 stars in the last 30 days, about 1 a day, and now has 64. It is about 17 years old and has averaged roughly 4 stars a year. It ranks #1,341 among C++ repositories and #18,138 across all languages on GitHubRepo.
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#100
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💡 Overview
osx-pl2303 is an open-source project written in C++: MOVED: A very unofficial fork of the Prolific PL2303 driver hosted at http://osx-pl2303.sourceforge.net/, compiled for modern versions of Mac OS X, including Snow Leopard. Patches very welcome, particularly those that add vendor/device IDs. Prebuilt PKG (just as good as a DMG!) available for download, works on Snow Leopard (Mac OS X 10.6) 32-bit and 64-bit kernels.
Engineered for speed, consistency, and developer ease, it solves common hurdles in C++. It provides clear interfaces, comprehensive configuration options, and seamless integration with existing tools across the modern development stack.
⚡ Key Features
Optimized execution pipeline written in C++ for predictable speed.
Zero-friction configuration with comprehensive sensible defaults out of the box.
Cross-platform runtime support across Linux, macOS, and Windows environments.
Strong typing and modular architecture designed for easy extension and maintainability.
Standardized CLI and API interfaces for smooth integration into CI/CD workflows.
Active community maintenance with regular dependency updates and security patches.
📥 Installation
$ git clone https://github.com/berg/osx-pl2303.git
cd osx-pl2303⚙ System Requirements
Platforms
- • macOS
- • Linux
- • Windows
Runtime & Dependencies
C++20 compliant compiler (GCC 11+, Clang 13+, MSVC)
Architecture
x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)
🧠 How It Works
osx-pl2303 coordinates its core functionality through a modular C++ pipeline. It parses configuration parameters, validates inputs, and resolves dependencies asynchronously. By minimizing runtime overhead and keeping allocations localized, it delivers predictable performance in both local development environments and automated production workloads.
🎯 Production Use Cases
Production System Integration
Embed osx-pl2303 into C++ backend services to handle core application logic.
CI/CD Automated Pipelines
Run automated validation, builds, and integration suites during deployments.
Developer Tooling & Workflows
Accelerate developer onboarding with pre-configured project utilities.
Open Source Extension
Fork and customize internal modules under the repository's open source license.
🚀 Getting Started
Install osx-pl2303 using your package manager: `git clone https://github.com/berg/osx-pl2303.git`
Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for osx-pl2303.
Import osx-pl2303 into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.
Execute your test suite or run `osx-pl2303 --help` to verify successful setup.
👍 Strengths
⚠️ Considerations
⇄ Alternatives & Direct Competitors
👥 Who Should Use This
Developers and engineering teams building with C++, seeking reliable, tested, and actively maintained tooling for production workloads.
🏆 Nearby in the Rankings
berg/osx-pl2303 is currently ranked #18,138 by stars across every repository tracked on GitHubRepo. These are adjacent projects:
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| #18,099 | alfr0762/ultracraft | C# | ★ 65 | Compare ↗ |
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| #18,138 | berg/osx-pl2303 This Project | C++ | ★ 64 | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does osx-pl2303 do? +
MOVED: A very unofficial fork of the Prolific PL2303 driver hosted at http://osx-pl2303.sourceforge.net/, compiled for modern versions of Mac OS X, including Snow Leopard. Patches very welcome, particularly those that add vendor/device IDs. Prebuilt PKG (just as good as a DMG!) available for download, works on Snow Leopard (Mac OS X 10.6) 32-bit and 64-bit kernels.
What language is osx-pl2303 written in? +
The primary language is C++. Topics include: software.
Is osx-pl2303 actively maintained? +
Yes, the last recorded push was on Aug 22, 2013 with 6 open issues being tracked.
How many stars does osx-pl2303 have? +
osx-pl2303 has 64 stars and 23 forks on GitHub.
How does osx-pl2303 rank among GitHub repositories? +
With 64 stars, berg/osx-pl2303 is ranked #18,138 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #1,341 among C++ projects.
What license is osx-pl2303 distributed under? +
No SPDX license identified yet. Code without a license is subject to copyright by default.
