WebHID by Kazoku
Brings the WebHID API to Firefox, letting websites talk directly to HID devices like controllers and stream decks via a fast local daemon.
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About this extension
Firefox doesn't natively support the WebHID API. This add-on adds it back, so websites that use
Requires a companion daemon to communicate with HID hardware. Download and setup instructions available at: https://github.com/K4zoku/FF-WebHID
Key features
Installation
Privacy
navigator.hid work just like they do in Chrome. Play browser-based games with your controller, configure your stream deck from a web page, or interact with any USB HID device without leaving Firefox.Requires a companion daemon to communicate with HID hardware. Download and setup instructions available at: https://github.com/K4zoku/FF-WebHID
Key features
- Plug and play: once the daemon is installed, devices show up automatically in any website's device picker
- Dual transport modes: switch between WebSocket (fast, off-main-thread) and Native Messaging (simple, reliable) per site
- Per-site settings: different data plane, control plane, fire-and-forget, and log level for each website
- Multi-tab support: open the same device in multiple tabs simultaneously, each gets its own input reports
- Auto-reconnect: daemon restarted? Device unplugged and replugged? The add-on reconnects automatically with no page reload
- Hot-plug: plug in a new device while browsing and it appears instantly in the device picker
- Security first: FIDO/U2F security keys (YubiKey, Titan, etc.) are blocked by default. Devices require explicit per-site permission grants
- Cross-platform: works on Linux, macOS, and Windows
Installation
- Install the add-on from this page
- Install the system daemon (see the installation guide)
- Restart Firefox
- Visit any WebHID-enabled website and start using your devices
Privacy
- All device communication stays on
127.0.0.1(localhost) - No data is sent to any external server
- WebSocket connections are localhost-only and token-authenticated
- Device permissions are stored locally per site origin
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Permissions and data
Required permissions:
- Exchange messages with programs other than Firefox
- Access your data for all websites
Optional permissions:
- Access your data for all websites
Required data collection, according to the developer:
- Website content
More information
- Add-on Links
- Version
- 2.0.0
- Size
- 45.7 KB
- Last updated
- 2 days ago (Jul 11, 2026)
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- License
- MIT License
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