A cross-platform ANSI-BBS terminal designed to connect to remote BBSs via telnet, rlogin, or SSH. Supports ANSI music and the IBM charset when possible.
Publisher’s description
What is SyncTERM?
SyncTERM by Stephen James Hurd is open-source Windows software.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (Inno Setup) installers for 32-bit Windows. The main installer is 8.5 MB. Installation asks for administrator rights. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Updates and version history
The current version is 1.6, released on February 14, 2025. The version history goes back to July 28, 2023: 2 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 1.3 releases a year. The last update is more than a year old.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
- Small download (8.5 MB)
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- 32-bit only
- Installation needs administrator rights
- No update for more than a year
In short: SyncTERM is an open-source Windows tool for 32-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is SyncTERM safe to download?
- The file is served by sourceforge.net, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
D9DBB80300B762A3408D88CA9F4B749700F2E17851FFC9D0F6CA5BDC900A79A2· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link answered when we last checked it (October 22, 2026)
- 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 2 versions ›2 versions over 2 years · about 1.3 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6Latest | February 14, 2025 | 8.5 MB | 32-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 1.1 | July 28, 2023 | — | 32-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id SyncTERM.SyncTERM -edownload /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART /SP-Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Stephen James Hurd
- Licence
- GNU General Public License version 2.0 (GPLv2)
- Price
- Free
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 32-bit
- Installer
- EXE (Inno Setup)
- Version
- 1.6
- Released
- February 14, 2025
- Added to the catalogue
- July 28, 2023
- Versions listed
- 2
- Updates / year
- 1.3
- Website
- sourceforge.net
- winget ID
- SyncTERM.SyncTERM
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Frequently asked questions
Is SyncTERM free?
Yes. SyncTERM is open-source software under the GNU General Public License version 2.0 (GPLv2) licence.
Is SyncTERM safe to download?
The download comes from sourceforge.net, 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 SyncTERM 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 SyncTERM be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does SyncTERM run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 32-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of SyncTERM?
The versions page lists all 2 versions with links to their official installer files, back to July 28, 2023.