Baudrun is a cross-platform (macOS + Windows + Linux) serial
terminal for network devices. Built for switch consoles, router
CLIs, and other serial-attached gear.
Profile-based: each device gets a named profile storing port,
baud rate, framing, flow control, line ending, and optional
send-on-connect sequences. One-click connect; no
`screen /dev/cu.usbserial-...` from memory.
Publisher’s description
What is Baudrun?
Baudrun by packetThrower is open-source Windows software in the terminals & cli tools category. It is written in Rust.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides MSI installers for 64-bit Windows. Installation asks for administrator rights. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches. An MSI package is available for deployment with Group Policy, Intune or Configuration Manager.
Updates and version history
The current version is 0.16.0, released on October 27, 2026. The version history goes back to July 4, 2026: 5 releases, all linked to the official files. The last update is less than a month old.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (packetThrower/Baudrun) has 32 stars. Similar programs include PowerShell, Oh My Posh and Alacritty.
Project description on GitHub: “Serial terminal app for connecting to serial devices with profiles.”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- MSI package for managed deployment
- Documented silent install
- Updated in the last two months
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- Installation needs administrator rights
In short: Baudrun is an open-source terminals & cli tool tool for 64-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Baudrun safe to download?
- The file is served by github.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
867F58116036E664C0B973D30C5CE837C374074BC227F09577FCE1F4D48D316D· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- The source code is public
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 5 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.16.0Latest | October 27, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 0.15.2 | August 26, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 0.15.1 | July 24, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 0.15.0 | July 10, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 0.14.0 | July 4, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id packetThrower.Baudrun -emsiexec /i Baudrun_0.16.0_amd64_en-US.msi /qn /norestart /quiet /norestartmsiexec /x {6E2AA1B0-4BAE-456A-9C57-ABBC6040E134} /qn /norestartRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- packetThrower
- Category
- Terminals & CLI tools
- Licence
- GPL-3.0
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/packetThrower/Baudrun
- Written in
- Rust
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- MSI
- Version
- 0.16.0
- Released
- October 27, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- July 3, 2026
- Versions listed
- 5
- GitHub stars
- 32
- Website
- packetthrower.github.io
- winget ID
- packetThrower.Baudrun
- MSI product code
- {6E2AA1B0-4BAE-456A-9C57-ABBC6040E134}
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Baudrun free?
Yes. Baudrun is open-source software under the GPL-3.0 licence.
Is Baudrun safe to download?
The download comes from github.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install Baudrun with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can Baudrun be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer, including msiexec for the MSI package.
Does Baudrun run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of Baudrun?
The versions page lists all 5 versions with links to their official installer files, back to July 4, 2026.
What are alternatives to Baudrun?
PowerShell, Oh My Posh, Alacritty, QPDF and Tabby. The alternatives page compares them.
