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Termux - Powerful Terminal Emulator and Linux Environment for Android

Termux is a free and open-source terminal emulator application for Android devices that brings a robust command-line environment and Linux package management system (APT) to your phone or tablet. It allows you to install a wide range of utilities and development tools, essentially providing a portable Linux-like workspace on Android.

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Added on 2025年5月12日
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Project Introduction

Summary

Termux provides a complete Linux command-line experience directly on your Android device, without the need for rooting. It installs a minimal base system and allows users to install thousands of software packages available via the APT package manager.

Problem Solved

Android's native shell is limited and lacks common development tools and package management. Termux solves this by providing a full-fledged Linux userspace with access to popular software packages and development environments, enabling mobile productivity and learning.

Core Features

Full Linux Environment

Provides a BASH shell and access to a vast repository of Linux packages installable via APT.

No Root Required

Operates within the standard Android app sandbox, making it accessible to all Android users without compromising device security.

Tech Stack

Android SDK (Java/Kotlin)
Android NDK (C/C++)
BASH
APT (package manager)
Various Linux utilities

使用场景

Termux enables a variety of command-line tasks and development workflows directly on Android devices:

场景一:Mobile Development Environment

Details

Install Node.js, Python, or other languages to write and run scripts or even small web servers directly on your phone.

User Value

Enables coding and testing directly on a mobile device, increasing flexibility and productivity.

场景二:Remote Server Management

Details

Use SSH to securely connect to and manage remote servers from anywhere using your Android device.

User Value

Provides convenient, secure access to manage servers without needing a laptop.

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