qodem ☆
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Description:
Terminal emulator and BBS client
Type: Formula  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Networking
Tags: terminal bbs emulator serial dialer
Install: brew install qodem
About:
Qodem is a cross-platform terminal emulator that emulates various vintage terminal types including DEC VT100 and Teletype. It serves as a full-featured BBS client, supporting dial-up connections, file transfers (ZModem), and terminal sessions for accessing legacy systems and bulletin board services.
Key Features:
  • Emulates multiple vintage terminal types (VT100, VT220, ANSI, etc.)
  • Built-in BBS dialer and phonebook
  • Supports file transfers via ZModem, XModem, and YModem
  • Cross-platform (Linux, macOS, Windows)
  • Scripting and macro support for automation
Use Cases:
  • Accessing vintage BBS systems and retro computing communities
  • Connecting to legacy Unix/Linux servers via serial or telnet
  • Terminal emulation for industrial equipment or embedded systems
Alternatives:
  • minicom – minicom is a widely used serial communication tool but lacks integrated BBS dialing features
  • SyncTERM – SyncTERM is another BBS-focused terminal with strong ANSI art support and modern connectivity options
  • PuTTY – PuTTY is a popular SSH/telnet client but does not focus on BBS or vintage terminal emulation
Version History
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Sep 11, 2024 8:44am 0 VERSION_BUMP 8a59c9f1
Aug 1, 2024 5:10pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 426741ff
Sep 27, 2023 10:49am 0 VERSION_BUMP af7384aa
Jun 19, 2023 8:25pm 0 VERSION_BUMP a7cf2abe
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