Termux

Termux is a Linux emulator for Android devices, enabling users to access command-line interfaces and run various Linux tools.

Intro

Have a fully functional terminal on your Android devices, which you can easily interact with and make use of. Unlock tools and features, which can be used to emulate and extend your many interactions with the platform.

App Overview

The Android terminal emulator and Linux environment application let you freely interact with your Android devices and unlock their complete potential. With Termux, Android users can have the most capable terminal emulation tool on their mobile devices.

Use the app to have the emulated terminal environment and have access to all the powerful Linux packages on the fly. This will let you freely interact with the virtual system via the terminal interfaces.

Connect to the small base system, where your packages can be installed via the apt package manager. Long-pressing to select and access the help menu and unlock more features in Termux.

Great Features

Have access to the shell options

You can now use Termux to access and interact with the system using all the shell options. Work with bash and zsh shells on the fly and with complete ease.

Manage files with your terminal

Have no trouble managing files using your terminal in Termux. The application lets you manage files using nnn and lets you edit them using nano, vim, or emacs.

Connect to online servers

Feel free to set up your online services and easily access any of them via your terminal interface in Termux. Access servers using SSH and other methods with ease.

Code with the C language

Enjoy using Termux to code with the C language and learn about its potential by testing your code in the terminal. Work with clan, make, and gdb using the terminal emulator.

Have access to your Python console pocket calculator

It’s also possible for Termux users to access their terminal emulator and use the built-in Python console as their new pocket calculator.

Connect with GitHub

Feel free to use the app to connect with GitHub and unlock your Termux interactions. Check out the projects using Git and add new resources if needed.

Enjoy running text-based games

Creative devs will find themselves having the most fun testing their ideas with Termux. The app now lets you run your text-based games with the help of Frotz. Feel free to work on your creative text games and realize them with Termux.

Many add-ons to work with

Have access to a variety of different add-ons that you can enjoy working with, thanks to the powerful and capable Termux library:

Use Termux: API addon, so you can connect to your Android and Chrome hardware features. Work with Termux: Boot so you can run script(s) at start boot. Termux: Float allows you to enjoy your terminal interactions in a floating window. Termux: Styling lets you customize the UI with colors, fonts, and other settings. Termux: Tasker allows users to execute tasks on compatible apps. Termux: Widget is for those who want a Termux widget on their home screen. The list goes on.

App Requirements

To start using Termux, your Android system will need to be at Android 5.0 or above. Any CPUs with AArch64, ARM, i686, or x86_64 can run the app, except ARM devices without NEON SIMD. Also, VMOS, F1VM, and similar sandbox applications are not supported. And finally, your disk space must have at least 300 MB available.

Conclusion

Use the powerful app to emulate a fully-functional terminal on your Android devices and enjoy many extensive interactions with it.