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tioBootTerm
Free

Free and open source.

 Free

Free and open source under the MIT license.

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