# blueutil-tui

> TUI for managing Bluetooth device connections on macOS using blueutil

Stars: 53 · Categories: System

- Repository: https://github.com/Zaloog/blueutil-tui
- Page: https://www.trmn.sh/tools/blueutil-tui

## Install

- pipx: `pipx install blueutil-tui`
- rye: `rye install blueutil-tui`
- uv: `uv tool install blueutil-tui`

## Overview

blueutil-tui is a terminal user interface for managing Bluetooth connections on macOS. Built with Python's Textual framework, it provides a visual interface for connecting and managing Bluetooth devices through the underlying blueutil command-line tool.

The tool displays paired Bluetooth devices in a TUI format and allows users to search for additional devices by pressing 's'. Users can refresh the view with 'r' to remove unpaired devices, and exit the application with Ctrl+Q. The interface focuses on showing only paired devices by default, with the ability to discover and temporarily view unpaired devices during search operations.

blueutil-tui requires the blueutil command-line utility to be installed separately, typically via Homebrew. The tool is launched using the 'btui' command and is designed for macOS users who prefer a visual interface for Bluetooth management over raw command-line operations.

### Installation

```bash
# via pipx
pipx install blueutil-tui
```

```bash
# via rye
rye install blueutil-tui
```

```bash
# via uv
uv tool install blueutil-tui
```

![blueutil-tui interface showing Bluetooth devices](https://media.trmn.sh/cached/e87402c631d1fb2d215dc73931f5785c3da7abe33bd23f27e0a5bb5216f6180f.png)

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