telnet ☆
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Description:
User interface to the TELNET protocol
Type: Formula  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Networking
Tags: networking telnet protocol terminal legacy
Install: brew install telnet
About:
Telnet is a command-line utility that provides an interface to the TELNET protocol, enabling bidirectional interactive text-oriented communication. It allows users to establish a connection to a remote host or port, facilitating terminal emulation and network testing. This tool is essential for managing legacy systems and debugging network services that rely on this protocol.
Key Features:
  • Terminal emulation for remote host interaction
  • Manual protocol negotiation and option handling
  • Standard input/output redirection capabilities
  • Built-in escape sequence support for session control
Use Cases:
  • Connecting to legacy mainframes or network equipment
  • Debugging plain-text network services and ports
  • Performing manual protocol handshakes for testing
Alternatives:
  • SSH – Provides encrypted, secure communication, whereas Telnet transmits data in cleartext.
  • Netcat – Offers more versatile raw TCP/UDP connection capabilities for complex scripting.
Version History
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Sep 12, 2025 3:34am 0 VERSION_BUMP 7b6df4e0
Sep 10, 2024 8:32am 0 VERSION_BUMP e3f435db
Aug 21, 2024 5:38pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 11b99158
Sep 27, 2023 2:36pm 0 VERSION_BUMP d5bffb5a
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