tio
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Description:
Simple TTY terminal I/O application
Type: Formula  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: serial tty terminal hardware debugging
Install: brew install tio
About:
Tio is a simple command-line utility for interacting with serial TTY devices. It provides a straightforward interface for establishing connections, sending data, and receiving input from hardware like microcontrollers and embedded systems. Its main value is simplifying debugging and communication tasks without the overhead of more complex terminal emulators.
Key Features:
  • Automatic connection to serial devices
  • Timestamp and color formatting for logs
  • Hexadecimal send and receive mode
  • Local echo configuration
Use Cases:
  • Debugging embedded systems and microcontrollers
  • Interacting with network equipment via console ports
  • Automating serial communication tasks in scripts
Alternatives:
  • minicom – Minicom is a more full-featured terminal emulator, while Tio focuses on minimalism and ease of use.
  • screen – Screen is a general-purpose terminal multiplexer that can handle serial connections, whereas Tio is dedicated specifically to serial I/O.
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