Termux-Commands is a simple tool that lets you install packages on your Android device with one click. It works through Termux, a terminal app for Android. You don’t need to type long commands or know coding. Just run commands to get apps and tools quickly.
This project helps anyone who wants to use Termux without the hassle of manual installation steps.
Before you start, make sure your device meets these needs:
- Device: Android smartphone or tablet
- Operating System: Android 5.0 (Lollipop) or higher
- App needed: Termux app installed on your device
- Storage: At least 100 MB free space
- Internet: Active connection for downloading packages
This tool works only inside the Termux app, so it won’t run on Windows directly. However, you can download this project from Windows and transfer files to your phone.
If you don’t have Termux installed yet:
- Open the Google Play Store or your preferred app store.
- Search for Termux.
- Tap Install and wait for it to finish.
- Open Termux app once installed.
Termux gives you a full Linux environment on Android where you can run commands.
You will download the Termux-Commands package on your Windows machine first, then move it to your Android device.
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Go to the following page to download the latest release of Termux-Commands:
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On the Releases page, find the latest version. Look for a compressed file like
.zipor.tar.gz. -
Click the file name to start your download.
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Once downloaded, locate the file in your Downloads folder.
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Extract the file using Windows built-in extraction or a tool like 7-Zip.
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Copy the extracted folder or files to your Android device using a USB cable, Bluetooth, or cloud storage like Google Drive.
After transferring the files to your phone, follow these steps in Termux:
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Open the Termux app.
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Use the
cdcommand to change to the folder where you put Termux-Commands. For example:cd /sdcard/Download/Termux-Commands -
Check the files with:
lsYou should see the install command script.
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Make the install script executable with:
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Run the install script by typing:
./install.sh
This script will start installing the packages you need automatically. Follow any on-screen instructions if given.
Termux-Commands installs common packages you might use on Termux to help with programming, networking, and file management. Examples include:
- git: for managing code repositories
- wget and curl: for downloading files from the internet
- python: a popular programming language
- nano and vim: text editors to edit files
- openssh: for secure remote connections
- htop: system monitoring tool
The goal is to quickly set up Termux so it can do more right away.
- If the
install.shscript does not run, check the file permissions. - Ensure your phone has internet as the script downloads packages.
- If commands give errors, try running
pkg updatein Termux first. - Make sure you run the script in the right folder where the files are stored.
- Restart Termux and try again if the network connection drops.
Understanding the files helps you know what you have:
- install.sh - The main script that installs packages.
- README.md - Documentation file explaining the project.
- config/ - Folder for configuration files (if any).
- scripts/ - Additional scripts to help with setup.
You can look inside scripts using cat filename.sh to read them.
To update the commands and packages, repeat the download process from the Releases page. Replace the old files with the new ones on your phone.
Run ./install.sh again to keep your Termux installation up to date.
You can use GitHub Issues on the project page to report bugs or ask questions:
This is a good way to get help if you face errors or want to suggest improvements. Be clear about which step you had trouble with.