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coolterm · v2.4.0.3.0.1425 • deprecated
5
5.0
Serial port terminal
brew install --cask coolterm 150
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Install trend
Trust Score 5/10
✓ Open source (MIT) +3
✗ Active development +0
✓ Licensed +1
✗ No auto-updates +0
✗ Deprecated +0
✓ Established (>1yr) +1
✗ Low installs +0
Review
Mar 10, 2026CoolTerm is a serial port terminal with a retro, Plan 9-inspired user interface, making it a niche tool for developers and hobbyists who need serial port access. Despite its unique design, it hasn't been updated since 2014.
CoolTerm provides a terminal interface for serial port communication.
Maturity: The project has not been updated since 2014 and has limited community engagement.
Community: No community discussion found yet.
Pros
- + Retro UI appeal for enthusiasts
- + Open-source with MIT license
- + Useful for serial port communication needs
Cons
- - No auto-update feature
- - Outdated with no recent activity
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