bMUD

• ! macOS: removed Qt's auto-injected "Send bMUD Feedback" item from the Help menu
• ! macOS: OpenSSL libraries now bundled in the app — HTTPS features no longer require Homebrew

• ~ Trial state now persists in the OS keychain — survives accidental deletion of local config
• ~ Beta keys upgraded to Ed25519 signatures (BBT2. format) for stronger anti-forgery
• ~ License signing secrets removed from client binary — completes the v1.12 security audit

• + In-app package manager — browse, install, and update shared trigger/script packages
• + Duplicate connection — copy an existing connection for a new character on the same MUD
• + Code-signed and notarized for macOS — first launch no longer needs right-click → Open
• + Copy as plain text from the output window (no ANSI/formatting)
• + Terrain colors on the map — rooms tinted by terrain type
• + Chat routing — direct chat lines to a dedicated capture window
• + Find highlighting in scrollback search
• + macOS Notification Center support for trigger events
• + Room tooltips on hover in the mapper
• ~ Script reload — GMCP triggers and event handlers properly tracked and unloaded
• ! Reconnect cleanup — state correctly reset after disconnect

• + Auto-login — save login commands per character, sent automatically on connect
• + Cross-session commands — #all sends to all sessions, :name cmd routes to a tab
• + Path recording — #mark, #backup, #retrace for recording and reversing movement
• + MSP protocol — MUD Sound Protocol support for server-triggered sounds and music
• + MCP protocol — MUD Client Protocol with simpleedit (edit MUD text in a local editor)
• + Multi-line input — Shift+Enter queues lines, Enter sends all at once
• + Wall-clock alarms — #alarm lunch 12:00 {say time to eat}
• + Clipboard scripting — clip() and clip("text") in Python scripts
• + AFK lock mode, scrollback filter, button icons, draggable map labels
• ~ ANSI color logging — preserve MUD colors in log files when enabled
• ~ Help menu cleans up based on license state (Pro users see relevant options only)

• + Server-side trial tracking (prevents reset by deleting local files)
• + Ed25519 cryptographic response signing
• + License deactivation flow (Help → Deactivate License)
• ~ 9 security hardening fixes

• + PayPal purchasing (Pro, AI Add-on, Bundle)
• + In-app "Purchase Pro" and "Check for License" menu items
• + License key delivery via email
• + Resend key by email address

• ~ Trigger naming and settings isolation per session
• + Import triggers/aliases from another session

• ! Fix MCCP v2 decompression and telnet mid-parse interrupt
• ! Fix 21 bugs from comprehensive code scan
• ~ Window icon fix

What happened to zMUD and CMUD?

zMUD and CMUD were developed by Zugg Software and were the dominant MUD clients for over a decade. Development stopped in 2009 and the products are discontinued. bMUD is a modern replacement built from scratch — same spirit (powerful automation, scripting, visual automapper) with a new foundation: Python instead of zScript, and support for both macOS and Windows.

Is there a MUD client for Mac?

Yes — bMUD runs natively on macOS 12 and later, including Apple Silicon. It is a full-featured client with Python scripting, a visual automapper, triggers, aliases, gauge bars, and GMCP/MCCP/MXP protocol support. Download the macOS DMG above — no installer needed.

Is bMUD free?

bMUD has a free tier (single session, 25 triggers/aliases, full ANSI colors) and a 45-day free trial of all Pro features — no credit card, no account. Pro is a one-time $19.99 lifetime license unlocking unlimited sessions, the automapper, Python scripting, and all protocols.

What MUD servers work with bMUD?

Any MUD that supports Telnet — that covers the vast majority. bMUD also supports TLS, SSH, and WebSocket. Confirmed to work: Aardwolf, Achaea, Discworld, BatMUD, Materia Magica, and hundreds more. bMUD ships with Zek'Thari Mandate pre-configured as a saved connection.

Does bMUD support GMCP?

Yes. bMUD supports GMCP, MCCP, MXP, MSDP, MSSP, ATCP, MSP, and MCP. GMCP data is accessible directly from Python scripts using the @gmcp_trigger decorator, making it straightforward to build real-time HP/MP gauges and status displays from server-sent JSON.

Does bMUD have an automapper?

Yes. The visual automapper builds maps as you explore using vector graphics (smooth zooming, no pixelation). It organizes rooms into zones, supports click-to-walk pathfinding, and generates speedwalk notation. Maps can be exported and shared. The automapper is a Pro feature included in the 45-day free trial.

What scripting language does bMUD use?

Python 3.12. Triggers, aliases, timers, and macros are Python functions using decorators (@trigger, @alias, @gmcp_trigger). The full Python ecosystem — regex, HTTP, databases, JSON, AI libraries — is available inside scripts. A built-in REPL console lets you test code interactively.

How do I install bMUD on macOS?

Download the DMG above, open it, and drag bMUD.app to your Applications folder. On first launch, right-click and choose Open if macOS shows a security warning — this is normal for apps distributed outside the App Store. No installer or additional software required.