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Description:
BBS client

Type: Cask | Latest Version: 3.2.0@0 | Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Networking

Tags: bbs telnet terminal retro-computing communication

Install: brew install --cask welly

About:
Welly is a modern, open-source BBS (Bulletin Board System) client designed specifically for macOS. It provides a graphical interface to connect to traditional telnet-based BBS servers, offering features like mouse support, image previews, and enhanced rendering. The tool revitalizes the classic BBS experience for contemporary systems while maintaining compatibility with legacy protocols.

Key Features:

Modern macOS-native interface with native rendering
Mouse support and enhanced keyboard navigation
Image preview and ANSI art rendering
Multiple connection protocols (Telnet, SSH)
Tabbed interface for multiple BBS sessions

Use Cases:

Accessing traditional Chinese BBS systems and forums
Telnet-based bulletin board communication
Retro computing and BBS hobbyist activities
SSH-based terminal board systems

Alternatives:

NetTerm – Legacy commercial BBS client with less modern macOS integration
Terminal.app – Basic terminal without BBS-specific features or ANSI optimization
SyncTERM – Cross-platform BBS client with broader protocol support but less macOS-native UX

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