bootterm ☆
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Description:
Simple, reliable and powerful terminal to ease connection to serial ports
Type: Formula  |  Latest Version: 0.5@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: serial terminal hardware debugging iot
Install: brew install bootterm
About:
BootTerm is a command-line utility designed for interacting with serial ports. It automatically scans for available devices and provides a straightforward interface for reading and writing data. The tool prioritizes reliability and ease of use, making it ideal for debugging embedded hardware and managing IoT devices.
Key Features:
  • Automatic detection of serial ports
  • Simple and intuitive command-line interface
  • Reliable data transmission and reception
  • Support for various baud rates and configurations
Use Cases:
  • Debugging embedded systems and microcontrollers
  • Communicating with routers, switches, and other network hardware
  • Interacting with IoT devices over serial connections
Alternatives:
  • screen – Screen is a full terminal multiplexer, often heavier and more complex for simple serial tasks.
  • minicom – Minicom is a menu-driven program with more legacy features, while BootTerm focuses on simplicity and automation.
  • picocom – Picocom is a minimal terminal emulator similar in spirit, but BootTerm offers automatic port discovery.
License: MIT
Bottles available for: arm64_tahoe, arm64_sequoia, arm64_sonoma, arm64_ventura, arm64_monterey, sonoma, ventura, monterey, arm64_linux, x86_64_linux
Version History
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Sep 12, 2025 7:20pm 0 VERSION_BUMP f8ad0595
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