How to access USB device in chrome?

Question

I need a web application which is used to copy the files from usb drive. I can write a java applet to copy the files from usb drive, but chrome will not support applet any more. Could you please suggest any alternative to this? I need a web application not a chrome app.

Solution

I'd recommend using node.js , its cross platform and can access usb ports from web browser..

Usb Library: https://www.npmjs.com/package/usb

Proof : How to send data to USB device in node.js using libusb

Hope this helps