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BootTermtio
Free

Free and open source under the MIT license.

 Free

Free and open source.

macOS, Linux, Command line Linux, Command line
  • Detects newly connected serial ports
  • Supports non-standard baud rates and reset signals
  • Simple to start with a single command
  • Works entirely in the terminal
  • Command-line interface only
  • Requires access to a serial port
  • Command line only, no graphical interface
  • Only for serial connections, not SSH or Telnet
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Open source Open source
License: MIT License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed No account needed
Not stated if it works offline Works offline

Checked October 8, 2026

Checked October 2, 2026

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