serial ☆

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Description:
Connect to almost anything with a serial port

Type: Cask | Latest Version: 2.0.18@0 | Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Developer tools

Tags: serial terminal ssh hardware debugging networking

Install: brew install --cask serial

About:
Serial is a comprehensive serial port utility for macOS that allows users to connect to and interact with hardware devices like microcontrollers, routers, and network equipment. It provides a robust terminal interface with support for multiple connection protocols including SSH, Telnet, and raw socket connections. The tool simplifies debugging and device management by offering session logging, customizable terminal themes, and automatic connection history.

Key Features:

Support for SSH, Telnet, and raw socket connections
Session logging and command history
Multiple tabbed terminal interface
Customizable themes and appearance
Automatic connection discovery via Bonjour

Use Cases:

Debugging and configuring embedded devices and microcontrollers
Managing network equipment like routers and switches
Interacting with IoT devices and development boards
Serial communication for hardware prototyping

Alternatives:

CoolTerm – Free alternative with basic serial port functionality
PuTTY – Cross-platform but less macOS-native UI
Screen – Built-in Unix utility, no GUI or session management

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Sep 7, 2025 10:21pm	2.0.18	0	VERSION_BUMP	40eca188