This is clunky, but it works for rare cases.
Cmd + K to clear both the screen and the scrollback buffer. picocom clear screen
The terminal screen clears instantly. The serial connection remains active, and data will begin printing again at the top of a clean screen. This is clunky, but it works for rare cases
To clear the screen in , you generally rely on the escape sequences of the terminal emulator you are running it inside (like xterm, Konsole, or GNOME Terminal) rather than a built-in "clear" command within picocom itself. The serial connection remains active, and data will
Unlike standard Linux shells where the clear command works instantly, picocom operates differently because it acts as a transparent pipe between you and the target device. This article provides a comprehensive deep dive into clearing the screen, managing the buffer, and optimizing your workflow in picocom .
Press Ctrl + L . This typically clears the visible screen area. GNOME Terminal: Shift + Ctrl + K or Edit > Reset and Clear .
If the target is a minimal embedded system using , the clear command is usually included. If it is missing, you can try printing the escape code manually: