termux-app

Overview

Termux turns a phone into something closer to a real Linux box: a proper package manager (apt/pkg), a POSIX-ish shell, and access to hundreds of standard command-line tools, all without root. It's genuinely useful for SSH-ing into servers from a phone, running quick scripts, or even a lightweight dev environment when you're away from a laptop.

It's no longer on the Google Play Store — Google's policies around executing downloaded code conflicted with what Termux fundamentally needs to do — so GitHub and F-Droid are the maintained install sources now, and it's worth getting it from one of those rather than an outdated Play Store mirror.

Key topics

• android
• terminal
• linux

Getting started

Installation steps vary depending on how a project is packaged, so the most reliable source is always the official README. As a starting point:

Open the official repository ↗

How it compares

Here is how this project sits alongside a few other tools in the same category:

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Questions about this project

What is termux-app?

Termux turns a phone into something closer to a real Linux box: a proper package manager (apt/pkg), a POSIX-ish shell, and access to hundreds of standard command-line tools, all without root. It's genuinely useful for SSH-ing into servers from a phone, running quick scripts, or even a lightweight dev environment when you're away from a laptop.

What license does termux-app use?

GPL-3.0 License

How popular is termux-app on GitHub?

termux-app has roughly 57.4k stars and 6.9k forks on GitHub as of the latest data.

Is termux-app actively maintained?

This repository has been updated recently, which is generally a good sign of active maintenance.

What language is termux-app written in?

termux-app is written primarily in Java, Kotlin, C.

Repository info