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Uhubctl lets developers toggle USB power per port on smart hubs

By Meridian48 News Desk · Summarised from Hacker News ·

Uhubctl is a command-line utility that controls USB power delivery per port on compatible smart hubs. It supports devices like Raspberry Pi and certain laptops, enabling power cycling without physical access. The tool is open-source and available on GitHub.

Meridian48 take
A niche but practical tool for developers managing remote hardware, though its utility depends on hub compatibility.
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