amtterm
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Description:
Serial-over-LAN (sol) client for Intel AMT
Type: Formula  |  Latest Version: 1.7@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Networking
Tags: amt intel remote-management serial-over-lan networking
Install: brew install amtterm
About:
amtterm is a command-line client for connecting to Intel Active Management Technology (AMT) Serial-over-LAN (SOL) interfaces. It enables administrators to access the BIOS-level console of remote machines, even if the operating system is down. This tool is essential for out-of-band management and remote server administration.
Key Features:
  • Provides raw Serial-over-LAN (SOL) access
  • Includes a graphical GTK+ version (gsol) for a terminal interface
  • Supports authentication and secure connections to AMT
  • Lightweight and scriptable for automation
Use Cases:
  • Remote installation of operating systems via serial console
  • Troubleshooting headless servers when the OS is unresponsive
  • Automated provisioning of hardware in data centers
Alternatives:
  • ipmitool – ipmitool is the standard for IPMI, whereas amtterm is specifically for Intel's proprietary AMT technology.
  • sol – A simpler tool often included with ipmitool, lacking the graphical interface and specific AMT optimizations of amtterm.
License: GPL-2.0-or-later
Dependencies: gtk+3, vte3
Bottles available for: arm64_linux, x86_64_linux
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