Termux

Fredrik Fornwall

About this app

Termux combines powerful terminal emulation with an extensive Linux package collection.

• Enjoy the bash and zsh shells.
• Manage files with nnn and edit them with nano, vim or emacs.
• Access servers over ssh.
• Develop in C with clang, make and gdb.
• Use the python console as a pocket calculator.
• Check out projects with git.
• Run text-based games with frotz.

At first start a small base system is installed - desired packages can then be installed using the apt package manager. Access the built-in help by long-pressing anywhere on the terminal and selecting the Help menu option to learn more.

Want to read the wiki?
https://wiki.termux.com

Want to report bugs?
https://bugs.termux.com

Want to interact with a community of users?
https://www.reddit.com/r/termux/

Ratings and reviews

This is simply the best app of its kind I've ever seen. As if it were a traditional terminal, but with other features that adapt it to mobile environments. That makes it even more versatile for its particular purpose. Just one thing: perhaps you can add a termux-bluetooth command that is similar to termux-wifi-enable, that would be a good addition.

this is one of the most useful apps I've ever used on my phone. i can basically turn my useless phone into a Linux machine. as a developer, this is a game changer for mobile dev. i like experimenting with different tools, so now i can do that while I'm waiting in a line or travelling. im planning to connect wireless keyboard and mouse, which will make this even better. no issues, runs smooth, completely shattered my expectations. 11/10

Words can't describe how happy this makes me. The most frustrating thing about mobile OSes is that they're so locked down. You can't even get the length of a block of text or see your files or check the time or edit text in a way that "they" don't want you to. But with Termux, you can drop into a Python shell, you can install what you want, you can use your phone like a personal computer because that's what it actually is. I hate the way consumer software is going but Termux gives me hope.

What’s new

• Fix issue when rotating devices while in fullscreen.
• Add back 32-bit arm support.
• Improve focus handling while using keyboard / d-pad.
• Update bootstrap packages.