termux-app

by termux

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About

Termux is a powerful Android terminal emulator and Linux environment that enables users to run a full Linux shell with extensible package support.

Termux - a terminal emulator application for Android OS extendible by variety of packages.

Primary Use Case

Termux is primarily used by developers, security professionals, and power users who need a versatile terminal emulator on Android devices to run Linux command-line tools and scripts. It provides a portable Linux environment for coding, automation, penetration testing, and system administration directly on mobile devices.

Key Features

Android terminal emulator with Linux environment
Extensible by a wide variety of installable packages
Supports optional plugins like Termux:API, Termux:Boot, and Termux:Widget
Active build and testing workflows with community support
Compatibility with Android 7 and above
Package management with apt and pkg commands
Open source with active issue tracking and community channels
Provides CLI, GUI, and scripting capabilities

Installation

Download Termux for Android devices running version 7 or higher.
Install the app from official sources or trusted repositories.
Update to version 0.118.0 or higher to fix critical vulnerabilities.
Use the built-in package manager (apt or pkg) to install additional packages.
Refer to the termux/termux-packages repository for package management guidance.
Be aware of Android 12+ limitations on process management that may affect stability.

Usage

>_ apt update && apt upgrade

Update package lists and upgrade installed packages to the latest versions.

>_ pkg install <package_name>

Install a specific package available in Termux repositories.

>_ termux-setup-storage

Grant Termux access to device storage for file operations.

>_ termux-api <command>

Use Termux:API plugin commands to access Android device features.

Security Frameworks

Execution

Persistence

Privilege Escalation

Defense Evasion

Discovery

Usage Insights

Termux can be used with Metasploit framework for penetration testing and exploit development on Android devices.
Combine Termux with Frida for dynamic instrumentation and analysis of Android applications.
Use Termux to create a portable security toolkit for incident response on Android systems.
Integrate Termux with a mobile VPN for secure remote access and penetration testing.
Leverage Termux's scripting capabilities to automate security tasks and vulnerability scanning on Android.