Telnet Client

April 24, 2026 · View on GitHub

A minimal Telnet client plugin for OxideTerm, providing quick access to routers, switches, and legacy devices via native Telnet protocol — no external telnet binary needed.

Features

  • Native Telnet transport — OxideTerm's built-in Telnet stack (RFC 854), zero external dependencies
  • Quick-connect form — host, port, Enter
  • Recent connections — auto-saved history with online status indicators
  • Configurable quick-access targets — user-defined buttons via plugin settings
  • Login prompt detection — automatic notification when a session asks for credentials
  • 11 languages — en, zh-CN, zh-TW, ja, ko, fr-FR, de, es-ES, it, pt-BR, vi

Requirements

  • OxideTerm >= 1.3.2

Installation

Install via the OxideTerm Plugin Manager, or manually:

mkdir -p ~/.oxideterm/plugins/com.oxideterm.telnet
cp -r . ~/.oxideterm/plugins/com.oxideterm.telnet/

Then enable the plugin in Settings → Plugins.

Usage

  1. Click the Cable icon in the sidebar, or press Cmd/Ctrl+K → Telnet: Quick Connect
  2. Enter the host and port (default: 23)
  3. Press Enter or click Connect

Quick-access targets can be configured in Plugin Settings.

⚠️ Disclaimer — Experimental Software

This plugin is experimental and provided for testing purposes only. It was entirely authored by an AI language model (DeepSeek V4 Pro). The author makes no representations or warranties of any kind — express or implied — regarding its functionality, security, or fitness for any particular purpose.

  • No warranty. This software is provided "AS IS", without warranty of any kind.
  • No guarantee of updates. There is no commitment to maintenance, updates, or security patches.
  • No liability. The author shall not be liable for any damages, data loss, or legal consequences arising from the use of this software.
  • Compliance is your responsibility. You are solely responsible for ensuring your use of this software complies with all applicable local, national, and international laws and regulations. Unauthorized access to computer systems may constitute a criminal offense in your jurisdiction.

By using this software, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this disclaimer and agree to assume all risks.

License

GNU Affero General Public License v3.0

Code authored by DeepSeek V4 Pro.