Description:
Simple TTY terminal I/O application
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Type: Formula
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Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
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Links:
Homepage |
formulae.brew.sh
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Category: Developer tools
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Tags:
serial
tty
terminal
hardware
debugging
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Install:
brew install tio
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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.
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Key Features:
- Automatic connection to serial devices
- Timestamp and color formatting for logs
- Hexadecimal send and receive mode
- Local echo configuration
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Use Cases:
- Debugging embedded systems and microcontrollers
- Interacting with network equipment via console ports
- Automating serial communication tasks in scripts
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Alternatives:
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minicom
– Minicom is a more full-featured terminal emulator, while Tio focuses on minimalism and ease of use.
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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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