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

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