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SyncTERM
syncterm · v1.8 • deprecated
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4.0
BBS terminal program
brew install --cask syncterm 19
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Install trend
Trust Score 5/10
✓ Open source (GPL-3.0) +3
✗ Active development +0
✓ Licensed +1
✗ No auto-updates +0
✗ Deprecated +0
✓ Established (>1yr) +1
✗ Low installs +0
Version History
v1.810d ago1.7→1.8
Review
Mar 11, 2026SyncTERM is a niche BBS terminal program that allows users to connect to Bulletin Board Systems, offering a retro computing experience. It supports terminal emulation and is ideal for enthusiasts of old-school online communication.
Enables users to connect to and interact with Bulletin Board Systems through terminal emulation.
Maturity: The project shows minimal activity with no recent updates and limited community engagement.
Community: Minimal discussion on Hacker News with low engagement; no mentions on Reddit.
Pros
- + Open-source under GPL-3.0
- + Specifically designed for BBS systems
- + Available via Homebrew for macOS
Cons
- - No auto-update feature
- - Sparse community support and low usage
Community Mentions
hackernews
May 2022 SyncTERM is a BBS terminal program
hackernews
Dec 2021 SyncTERM is a BBS terminal program
hackernews
Mar 2021 SyncTERM
Positive sentiment Negative sentiment Neutral / unknown