A comprehensive, beautifully organized handbook for mastering the native commands and unique API utilities of the Termux environment.
This guide was created to be the definitive, beginner-friendly documentation for the real power of Termux—its ability to bridge the Linux command line with the Android Operating System.
Unlike other guides that mix in generic Linux commands, this handbook focuses exclusively on the tools that make Termux unique: pkg management, the extensive termux-api, and native shell utilities for automation and control.
Whether you're a curious beginner taking your first steps or a seasoned scripter looking for a comprehensive reference, this handbook has something for you.
Our journey is broken down into 10 distinct, easy-to-navigate chapters. Click on any title to dive in!
| Chapter | Title | 📖 Description |
|---|---|---|
| 01 | The Termux Foundation | 🚀 Essential commands for package management, file operations, and navigation. |
| 02 | Interacting with the Android UI | 🎨 Create dialogs, toasts, and notifications directly from the command line. |
| 03 | Accessing Device Hardware | 💡 Control the camera, flashlight, sensors, battery, and other hardware. |
| 04 | Communication & Connectivity | 📡 Automate SMS, initiate calls, query contacts, and manage Wi-Fi. |
| 05 | Process, Job, & Session Control | ⚙️ Master background tasks, job control, and session management for servers. |
| 06 | Advanced File & Text Manipulation | 📜 Unleash the power of grep, sed, and awk to process data like a pro. |
| 07 | Scripting & Automation | 🤖 Learn the building blocks of shell scripting to automate complex tasks. |
| 08 | Storage & Archive Management | 🗄️ Manage permissions, disk usage, and create/extract archives (tar, zip). |
| 09 | Advanced Networking & Secure Connections | 🌐 Use ssh, scp, rsync, and other tools for secure remote administration. |
| 10 | System Internals & Diagnostics | 🔬 Look under the hood with logcat and getprop for deep system debugging. |
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