pumpkin

PumpKIN is a free, open-source TFTP (Trivial File Transfer Protocol) server and client utility designed for network administrators and IT professionals. It provides a lightweight, user-friendly interface for transferring configuration files, firmware updates, and other data files between networked devices. The application supports both ASCII and binary transfer modes, concurrent sessions for multiple simultaneous transfers, and robust error handling. It runs on Windows, Linux, and macOS and is licensed under the GPL.</description> <parameter name="recommendation">PumpKIN was last updated to version 2.7.3 in July 2025, and there is no mention of a native Apple Silicon build in the available search results. The application is free and open-source under GPL, which creates an opportunity for a native port if the developer community takes it up, but there is no clear evidence of active macOS-specific development at this time. Contact Klever Group directly to ask whether a native Apple Silicon build is planned — this matters because Apple will remove Rosetta 2 support in macOS 28 (late 2027), and the Intel-only build will stop launching on that release. If the vendor does not ship a native build before then, you will need to transition to an alternative TFTP client. Alternatives with confirmed native Apple Silicon support include open-source options available via Homebrew (such as tftp via tftpd), or commercial TFTP clients if you need a graphical interface — start by searching for "TFTP client native Apple Silicon" to explore your options.