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tio

Simple serial device terminal emulator

TLDR

Connect to serial device

$ tio [/dev/ttyUSB0]
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Connect with baud rate
$ tio -b [115200] [/dev/ttyUSB0]
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Connect with settings
$ tio -b [9600] -d [8] -s [1] -p [none] [/dev/ttyUSB0]
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Enable local echo
$ tio -e [/dev/ttyUSB0]
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Log session to file
$ tio -l [session.log] [/dev/ttyUSB0]
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SYNOPSIS

tio [options] device

DESCRIPTION

tio is a simple serial device terminal emulator designed as a modern, user-friendly alternative to minicom and screen for serial communication. It connects to serial ports with sensible defaults (115200 baud, 8N1) and supports automatic reconnection when a device is plugged in or becomes available.
The tool provides essential serial communication features including configurable baud rates, data bits, stop bits, parity settings, local echo, session logging, and timestamps. The prefix key Ctrl+t provides access to in-session commands, with Ctrl+t q to quit.

PARAMETERS

-b rate

Baud rate (default 115200).
-d bits
Data bits (5, 6, 7, 8).
-s bits
Stop bits (1, 2).
-p parity
Parity (none, odd, even).
-e
Enable local echo.
-l file
Log to file.
-t
Enable timestamps.
-m map
Map special characters.

CAVEATS

Press Ctrl+t q to quit the terminal session.

SEE ALSO

minicom(1), screen(1), picocom(1)

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