parley for Mac

Brief overview

Parley is a serial-port communication utility designed to simplify interaction with multiple hardware endpoints. It supports simultaneous connections, advanced message formatting, and features to support structured negotiation and analysis. The interface is intended to make device management and conversational workflows straightforward and efficient.

Compatible devices and connection handling

• Connect to and manage several serial devices at once, including common modules such as XBee radios and Arduino boards.
• Open and maintain multiple sessions in parallel so you can monitor or control several endpoints without switching tools.
• Fine-tune connection parameters (baud rate, flow control, etc.) for each device independently.

Negotiation support and analysis tools

• Leverage existing negotiation research to improve outcomes by applying proven strategies and analytics during sessions.
• Identify key issues and potential solutions, evaluate each party’s preferences, and work toward mutually beneficial results.
• Keep track of past interactions and agreements to help spot patterns, measure progress, and converge on efficient resolutions.

Message formatting and input/output options

• Automatically append newline or carriage-return characters to outgoing messages when required by target devices.
• Change how incoming and outgoing text is echoed and displayed, including configurable styles for clarity and emphasis.
• Customize serial payloads and previews so messages appear exactly as intended before they are sent.

Logging, history, and traceability

• Record negotiation exchanges and device communication history for auditing and retrospective analysis.
• Search and filter past logs to extract relevant conversations, decisions, or technical events.
• Export session data for reporting or to feed into external analysis tools.

Typical use cases

• Field technicians communicating with several microcontrollers or radio modules during development and testing.
• Mediators or negotiators using structured tools to test strategies and document outcomes.
• Researchers collecting interaction data across devices for study or automation projects.