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minicomBootTerm
Free

Free and open source.

 Free

Free and open source under the MIT license.

Linux, Command line macOS, Linux, Command line
  • Works in a plain text console
  • Long-established tool for serial consoles
  • Detects newly connected serial ports
  • Supports non-standard baud rates and reset signals
  • Text interface with keyboard menus only
  • Aimed at Linux and Unix systems
  • Command-line interface only
  • Requires access to a serial port
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Open source Open source
License: GPL-2.0 License: MIT
No account needed Not stated if an account is needed
Works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked October 2, 2026

Checked October 8, 2026

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