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Files.USBSerialNumber

Queries the USB serial number for a volume.

Component Version macOS Windows Linux Server iOS SDK
Files 15.5 ✅ Yes ❌ No ❌ No ✅ Yes, on macOS ❌ No
MBS( "Files.USBSerialNumber"; Path )   More

Parameters

Parameter Description Example
Path The path to the volume of the USB Stick. "/Volumes/USBStick"

Result

Returns text or error.

Description

Queries the USB serial number for a volume.
We lookup the USB device for the volume and then lookup the serial number.
If no serial is available, we report an empty string.

Examples

Queris the USB serial number for an USB Stick:

MBS("Files.USBSerialNumber"; "/Volumes/USBStick")

Example result: DA702844

Release notes

  • Version 15.5
    • Added Files.BSDVolumeName and Files.USBSerialNumber functions for macOS.

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Created 6th October 2025, last changed 6th October 2025


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