Connect to serial devices, monitor data in real-time, bridge connections over your network, and experience retro computing — all in one native macOS app.
--- Welcome to MagicTerm
--- Connected to /dev/cu.usbserial-1420
Professional-grade serial communication tools in a beautiful, native macOS interface.
Connect to multiple serial ports simultaneously. Each window operates independently with its own connection.
View data as ANSI (with color), ASCII, RAW escape sequences, or HEX dump. Switch instantly.
Full VT52, VT100, VT220, and xterm emulation. Arrow keys, function keys, and escape sequences work perfectly.
Baud rates from 300 to 921,600. Data bits, parity, stop bits, flow control (RTS/CTS, XON/XOFF), and line endings.
Configure pattern-matched alerts that play custom sounds when specific text appears in the serial stream.
Search through your terminal history with Cmd+F. Navigate matches, highlight results, and scroll to them instantly.
Toggle into a full retro CRT experience with authentic phosphor glow, scanlines, and vintage color themes. Choose from amber, green, or white phosphor displays.
$ cat /etc/motd
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Welcome to MagicTerm
Classic Mode Active
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System ready.
$ _
Share your serial connection over the network. Access devices remotely via TCP or SSH from anywhere on your local network.
Raw TCP socket bridge. Connect with telnet or any TCP client. Zero configuration, instant access.
Encrypted SSH tunnel with password authentication. Secure remote serial access with industry-standard encryption.
Live LED indicators for RX/TX data activity, CTS, DSR, DCD, and RI control signals. Byte counters track every bit that moves through the wire.
Unplug your USB-serial adapter? MagicTerm remembers. The moment the device reappears, it reconnects automatically. No lost connections, no lost time.
Save your terminal session to a file with configurable formatting. Filter ANSI escape codes, include or exclude timestamps and TX/RX direction markers.
MagicTerm is free. Download it now and start communicating with your serial devices in seconds.
Download for macOSRequires macOS 15.0 or later. Universal binary (Apple Silicon & Intel).