minipro ☆

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Description:
Open controller for the MiniPRO TL866xx series of chip programmers

Type: Formula | Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Developer tools

Tags: hardware embedded firmware electronics cli

Install: brew install minipro

About:
Minipro is a command-line utility that provides open-source control for the MiniPRO TL866xx series of chip programmers. It enables users to read, write, and erase a wide variety of microcontrollers, EEPROMs, and flash chips. The tool serves as a robust, scriptable alternative to the manufacturer's closed-source software.

Key Features:

Support for thousands of chip types across various architectures
Command-line interface suitable for automation and scripting
Ability to read and write chip memory, as well as erase and verify operations
Open-source implementation, providing a transparent alternative to proprietary tools

Use Cases:

Reading and backing up firmware from legacy or proprietary devices
Flashing new firmware or bootloaders onto microcontrollers for embedded development
Cloning or repairing EPROM/EEPROM chips for retro hardware restoration

Alternatives:

TL866II Plus Official Software – Proprietary GUI-based software from the manufacturer; Minipro offers a cross-platform, scriptable open-source alternative.

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Sep 14, 2024 4:16am		0	VERSION_BUMP	74f8ece9