Termux is a free and open-source app that simulates the command line shell used in Linux, so you can enter all the usual commands to work from there in the comfort of your Android terminal. The app allows you to work with bash and zsh shells, develop in C, or use the Python console.
The app has several improvements over the classic Android Terminal Emulator. Among them, you find access to an extensive library of Linux packages to install from the terminal and some keyboard shortcuts transformed into combinations with the device's physical volume and shutdown buttons. It is also compatible with external keyboards that you can connect via Bluetooth or through the USB port of your device.
Whether you work with NodeJS, Ruby, or Python or have to connect to servers via SSH, Termux is more than suitable for all these purposes thanks to its potential to manage packages as if you were in front of the terminal of a desktop machine. Thanks to this, you can enjoy the versatility of being in front of a clean Linux terminal mounted on an Android device.
If you want to work comfortably with the Linux command line on Android, you can download the Termux APK.
Requirements (Latest version)
- Android 11 or higher required
Frequent questions
What is Termux for?
Termux is an open-source app that allows you to run a Linux environment inside an Android device. This terminal emulator also allows you to install additional packages to gain functionalities.
Is Termux safe?
Yes, using Termux on Android is totally safe. However, you must be careful with the commands you execute in the terminal, especially if you have root permissions since you could break some system features.
Is it possible to get root with Termux?
No, Termux does not allow you to root an Android device, as this requires unlocking the bootloader and modifying the system boot partition. If you have it on your device, Termux allows you to execute commands with root permissions (superuser).
Is it possible to program with Termux?
Yes, you can program with Termux because, being a terminal emulator for Android, it allows you to program anything you want, like if you were programming on a computer running Linux.
427 reviews 
Users frequently praise Termux for being extremely useful and excellent at providing independent learning and terminal emulation features
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Very useful application for me. But when I install the feh package and run it, I get: can't open DISPLAY. Adding the vim-rainbow package would be nice.
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