Cmd + K to clear both the screen and the scrollback buffer.
Picocom. Once you remember C-a C-l , it’s second nature. picocom clear screen
: If the terminal is completely unresponsive, you may need to exit ( Ctrl+a then Ctrl+q ) and run the reset command in your primary terminal emulator before jumping back into picocom. Automating a Clear on Startup Cmd + K to clear both the screen and the scrollback buffer
If you frequently need screen clearing, consider: : If the terminal is completely unresponsive, you
However, a common point of frustration is that picocom does not have a dedicated "Clear Screen" command in its control menu.
💡 : Use Ctrl+a then Ctrl+v to see your current picocom settings and confirm your connection parameters are correct without leaving the session.
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: