Welcome to the Termux Wiki

Tips and tricks about using Termux application and its packages.

Introduction

Termux is an Android terminal emulator and Linux environment application that works directly with no rooting or setup required. A minimal base system is installed automatically, additional packages are available using the package manager.

• Getting started
  Collection of informational resources for newbies.
• User Interface
  How to use the app.
• Terminal Settings
  How to configure the app.
• Software
  How you can install more software.
• Hardware
  How to use an external keyboard and mouse.
• FAQ
  Frequently asked questions and answers to them.

Installation

You can obtain Termux builds from F-Droid. Do not install it from Google Play.

System requirements:

• Android 7.0 - 11.0
• CPU: AArch64, ARM, i686, x86_64.
• At least 200 MB of disk space.

Please note that Termux does not support ARM devices without NEON SIMD, for example on devices based on Nvidia Tegra 2 CPUs.

Addons

Termux has some extra features. You can add them by installing addons:

• Termux:API
  Access Android and Chrome hardware features.

• Termux:Boot
  Run script(s) when your device boots.

• Termux:Float
  Run Termux in a floating window.

• Termux:Styling
  Have color schemes and powerline-ready fonts customize the appearance of the Termux terminal.

• Termux:Tasker
  An easy way to call Termux executables from Tasker and compatible apps.

• Termux:Widget
  Start small scriptlets from the home screen.

Community

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