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Termux Commands List for Beginners – 120+ Basic to Advanced Commands

Termux is a powerful terminal emulator application for Android that provides a Linux command-line environment directly on mobile devices. It allows users to run Linux commands, install packages, manage files, use programming languages, host web servers, and practice cybersecurity tools without root access. Learning Termux commands is very important for beginners who want to explore Linux, networking, development, automation, and ethical hacking on Android.

Here’s what you can do with Termux commands:

  • Manage files and folders.
  • Install Linux packages.
  • Run Python, PHP, and Node.js.
  • Use networking and cybersecurity tools.
  • Host local web servers.
  • Learn Linux commands on Android.
  • Run GitHub projects and scripts.
  • Access remote servers using SSH.
  • Practice automation and scripting.

What is Termux?

Termux is a terminal emulator application for Android that provides a Linux command-line environment without requiring root access. It supports package management, programming languages, networking utilities, Linux tools, and many development packages on Android devices.

Install Termux on Android

Download and install the latest Termux application from GitHub or F-Droid.

Open the Termux application after installation.

Update all Termux packages:

pkg update && pkg upgrade -y

Prepare storage permissions:

termux-setup-storage

Now Termux is ready to use Linux commands on Android.

Termux Basic Commands

Termux basic commands are used to navigate directories, create and manage files, copy data, move between folders, and perform simple terminal tasks directly inside the Termux environment. It builds a strong foundation for working with Linux-style systems on Android and makes it easier to understand how the terminal works.

Show current directory:

pwd

List files and folders:

ls

List hidden files:

ls -a

Show detailed file list:

ls -l

Move into a folder:

cd foldername

Go back one directory:

cd ..

Go to home directory:

cd

Clear terminal screen:

clear

Create a new folder:

mkdir myfolder

Create multiple folders:

mkdir folder1 folder2 folder3

Create a new file:

touch file.txt

Delete a file:

rm file.txt

Delete a folder:

rm -rf foldername

Copy files:

cp file.txt /sdcard/

Move files:

mv file.txt /sdcard/

Rename files:

mv oldname.txt newname.txt

Show file content:

cat file.txt

Edit files using Nano:

nano file.txt

Termux Package Management Commands

Termux package management commands handle installation, updating, upgrading, removal, and searching of Linux tools inside the Termux environment. It provides full control over software packages and keeps the system updated with the latest versions.

Update package list:

pkg update

Upgrade installed packages:

pkg upgrade

Install packages:

pkg install python -y

Install multiple packages:

pkg install git wget curl -y

Remove packages:

pkg uninstall python

Search packages:

pkg search python

Show installed packages:

pkg list-installed

Show package information:

pkg show git

Use APT package manager:

apt update

Install package using APT:

apt install python

Remove package using APT:

apt remove python

Remove unused packages:

apt autoremove

Termux Files & Directory Management Commands

Termux Files & Directory Management Commands are used to organize, search, create, and control files and folders inside the terminal. It allows easy handling of data, navigation through directories, and managing storage using simple terminal commands.

Find files:

find . -name file.txt

Search text inside files:

grep hello file.txt

Show file information:

stat file.txt

Check file type:

file file.txt

Check folder size:

du -sh folder

Check disk usage:

df -h

Create symbolic link:

ln -s file.txt shortcut.txt

Change file permission:

chmod +x script.sh

Change file ownership:

chown user:user file.txt

Termux System & Process Management Commands

Termux system and process management commands help monitor device performance, control running programs, and manage system resources inside the terminal environment.

Show running processes:

top

Advanced process viewer:

htop

Show process list:

ps aux

Stop process using PID:

kill 1234

Stop process using name:

killall python

Show memory usage:

free -h

Show system uptime:

uptime

Show system information:

uname -a

Termux Compression & Archiving Commands

Termux compression and archiving commands are used to compress files, extract archives, and manage storage efficiently by reducing file size and organizing data.

Create ZIP archive:

zip archive.zip file.txt

Extract ZIP archive:

unzip archive.zip

Create TAR archive:

tar -cvf archive.tar folder

Extract TAR archive:

tar -xvf archive.tar

Compress file using gzip:

gzip file.txt

Extract GZ file:

gunzip file.gz

Termux Networking Commands

Termux networking commands are useful to test internet connections, check IP addresses, analyze domains, and gather network information from the terminal.

Check internet connection:

ping google.com

Install curl, wget and traceroute networking packages:

pkg install wget curl -y

Download files using wget:

wget https://example.com/file.zip

Download files using curl:

curl -O https://example.com/file.zip

Show IP address:

curl ifconfig.me

Track network path:

traceroute google.com

Install dnsutils package:

pkg install dnsutils

Perform DNS lookup:

nslookup google.com

Check website headers:

curl -I https://example.com

Get domain information:

whois google.com

Termux Git & Development Commands

Termux Git & Development Commands allow downloading GitHub projects, managing code changes, installing programming tools, and running development environments in Termux. It provides a simple way to work with coding projects and version control systems from the terminal.

Install Git:

pkg install git -y

Clone GitHub repository:

git clone https://github.com/user/repo

Check repository status:

git status

Pull latest updates:

git pull

Add files to commit:

git add .

Commit changes:

git commit -m "update"

Push changes:

git push

Install Node.js:

pkg install nodejs -y

Run JavaScript file:

node app.js

Install PHP:

pkg install php -y

Start local PHP server:

php -S localhost:8080

Termux Permission & Users Commands

Termux Permission & Users Commands control file access, manage user information, and handle permission settings inside the terminal. It allows changing file permissions, checking current users, and controlling access to files and directories by using some simple commands.

Show current user:

whoami

Show logged users:

who

Change file permission:

chmod +x file.sh

Change file ownership:

chown user:user file.txt

Switch user:

su username

Change password:

passwd

Termux Advanced Utility Commands

Termux Advanced Utility Commands provide extra terminal features for automation, task management, system operations, and workflow improvement. It allows running scripts, monitoring logs, creating shortcuts, and handling advanced terminal activities from the command line.

Show command history:

history

Create custom alias:

alias ll='ls -la'

Run shell script:

bash script.sh

Monitor live logs:

tail -f log.txt

Synchronize files:

rsync -av folder backup/

Show current date:

date

Show calendar:

cal

Generate MD5 hash:

md5sum file.txt

Generate SHA256 hash:

sha256sum file.txt

Termux Terminal Productivity Commands

Termux Terminal Productivity Commands improve workflow speed, task handling, and multitasking in Termux. It allows managing background processes, running multiple terminal sessions, and controlling active tasks more efficiently.

Run process in background:

command &

Show background jobs:

jobs

Bring process to foreground:

fg

Open terminal multiplexer:

tmux

Open screen session:

screen

Repeat command output:

watch date

Termux Fun & Cool Commands

Termux Fun & Cool Commands make the terminal more interactive and visually interesting while using Linux commands on Android devices. It allows displaying system information, running terminal animations, creating ASCII text, and customizing the terminal experience in different creative ways.

Install Neofetch:

pkg install neofetch -y

Show system information:

neofetch

Install CMatrix:

pkg install cmatrix -y

Run Matrix animation:

cmatrix

Install Cowsay:

pkg install cowsay -y

Display message:

cowsay Hello

Install Figlet:

pkg install figlet -y

Create ASCII text:

figlet TERMUX

Termux SSH Commands

Termux SSH Commands provide secure remote access features for connecting to Linux servers and other devices in Termux. It allows starting SSH services, connecting to remote systems, transferring files securely, and managing servers from the terminal.

Install OpenSSH:

pkg install openssh -y

Start SSH server:

sshd

Connect to remote server:

ssh user@server-ip

Connect using custom port:

ssh -p 2222 user@server-ip

Generate SSH key:

ssh-keygen

Copy files using SCP:

scp file.txt user@server:/home/user

Termux Python Commands

Termux Python Commands allow running Python scripts, installing Python packages, creating virtual environments, and managing development projects in the terminal. It provides a simple way to practice programming, automation, scripting, and development tasks using simple commands.

Install Python:

pkg install python -y

Check Python version:

python --version

Open Python shell:

python

Run Python script:

python app.py

Install Python package:

pip install requests

Upgrade pip:

pip install --upgrade pip

List installed packages:

pip list

Create virtual environment:

python -m venv myenv

Activate virtual environment:

source myenv/bin/activate

120+ Useful Termux Commands Quick List

Below is a quick list of useful Termux commands for beginners and advanced users. These commands cover file management, package installation, networking, development, system monitoring, SSH, Python, and many other terminal tasks in Termux.

Termux Basic Commands

  • pwd: Shows current directory path.
  • ls: Lists files and folders.
  • ls -a: Shows hidden files.
  • ls -l: Shows detailed file list.
  • cd foldername: Opens a folder.
  • cd ..: Goes back one directory.
  • cd: Opens home directory.
  • clear: Clears terminal screen.
  • mkdir folder: Creates a new folder.
  • touch file.txt: Creates a new file.
  • rm file.txt: Deletes a file.
  • rm -rf folder: Deletes a folder.
  • cp file.txt /sdcard/: Copies files.
  • mv file.txt /sdcard/: Moves files.
  • cat file.txt: Displays file content.
  • nano file.txt: Edits files using Nano.

Package Management Commands

  • pkg update: Updates package list.
  • pkg upgrade: Upgrades installed packages.
  • pkg install python: Installs Python.
  • pkg install git: Installs Git.
  • pkg install wget: Installs wget.
  • pkg install curl: Installs curl.
  • pkg uninstall python: Removes Python.
  • pkg search python: Searches Python packages.
  • pkg list-installed: Shows installed packages.
  • apt update: Updates APT packages.
  • apt install nodejs: Installs Node.js.
  • apt remove package: Removes packages.
  • apt autoremove: Removes unused packages.

Files & Directory Commands

  • find . -name file.txt: Finds files.
  • grep hello file.txt: Searches text in files.
  • stat file.txt: Shows file information.
  • file file.txt: Detects file type.
  • du -sh folder: Shows folder size.
  • df -h: Shows storage usage.
  • chmod +x file.sh: Changes file permission.
  • chown user:user file.txt: Changes ownership.
  • ln -s file shortcut: Creates shortcut links.
  • tree: Shows folder structure.

System & Process Commands

  • top: Shows running processes.
  • htop: Opens advanced process viewer.
  • ps aux: Lists active processes.
  • kill PID: Stops process using PID.
  • killall python: Stops all Python processes.
  • free -h: Shows memory usage.
  • uptime: Shows system uptime.
  • uname -a: Shows system information.
  • neofetch: Displays system details.
  • history: Shows command history.

Compression & Archiving Commands

  • zip archive.zip file.txt: Creates ZIP archive.
  • unzip archive.zip: Extracts ZIP files.
  • tar -cvf file.tar folder: Creates TAR archive.
  • tar -xvf file.tar: Extracts TAR archive.
  • gzip file.txt: Compresses files.
  • gunzip file.gz: Extracts GZ files.
  • 7z a archive.7z file.txt: Creates 7z archive.
  • 7z x archive.7z: Extracts 7z archive.

Networking Commands

  • ping google.com: Checks internet connection.
  • wget URL: Downloads files.
  • curl -O URL: Downloads files using curl.
  • ifconfig: Shows IP address.
  • ip a: Shows network interfaces.
  • traceroute google.com: Tracks network path.
  • nslookup google.com: Performs DNS lookup.
  • whois google.com: Shows domain information.
  • netstat -tulnp: Shows network connections.
  • nmap example.com: Scans network targets.

Git & Development Commands

  • git clone URL: Downloads GitHub repository.
  • git status: Shows repository status.
  • git pull: Downloads latest updates.
  • git push: Uploads repository changes.
  • git add .: Adds files to commit.
  • git commit -m "msg": Creates commit.
  • node app.js: Runs Node.js file.
  • npm install: Installs Node.js packages.
  • python app.py: Runs Python script.
  • php -S localhost:8080: Starts PHP server.

Permission & Users Commands

  • whoami: Shows current user.
  • who: Shows logged users.
  • passwd: Changes password.
  • groups: Shows user groups.
  • id: Shows user ID information.
  • chmod 777 file.txt: Gives full permission.
  • su username: Switches user.
  • sudo command: Runs command as root.

Advanced Utility Commands

  • alias ll='ls -la': Creates shortcut command.
  • bash script.sh: Runs shell script.
  • tail -f log.txt: Monitors live logs.
  • rsync -av folder backup/: Synchronizes files.
  • date: Shows current date.
  • cal: Displays calendar.
  • md5sum file.txt: Generates MD5 hash.
  • sha256sum file.txt: Generates SHA256 hash.
  • watch date: Repeats command output.
  • yes: Prints repeated text endlessly.

Terminal Productivity Commands

  • command &: Runs process in background.
  • jobs: Shows background jobs.
  • fg: Brings process to foreground.
  • bg: Sends process to background.
  • tmux: Opens tmux session.
  • screen: Opens screen session.
  • reset: Resets terminal.
  • time command: Measures command execution time.

Fun & Cool Commands

  • cmatrix: Runs Matrix animation.
  • cowsay Hello: Displays message in ASCII cow.
  • figlet TERMUX: Creates ASCII text.
  • toilet HELLO: Displays styled text.
  • sl: Runs train animation.
  • fortune: Shows random quotes.
  • oneko: Displays cat animation.
  • espeak Hello: Converts text to speech.

SSH Commands

  • pkg install openssh: Installs OpenSSH.
  • sshd: Starts SSH server.
  • ssh user@server-ip: Connects to server.
  • ssh -p 2222 user@ip: Connects using custom port.
  • ssh-keygen: Generates SSH key.
  • scp file.txt user@server:/home/user: Copies files remotely.
  • sftp user@server-ip: Starts SFTP connection.
  • ssh localhost: Connects local SSH server.

Python Commands

  • pip install --upgrade pip: Upgrades pip tool.
  • pkg install python: Installs Python.
  • python --version: Shows Python version.
  • python: Opens Python shell.python app.py: Runs Python script.
  • pip install requests: Installs Python package.
  • pip list: Shows installed packages.
  • pip uninstall package: Removes Python package.
  • python -m venv myenv: Creates virtual environment.
  • source myenv/bin/activate: Activates virtual environment.

These useful Termux commands cover many important tasks like file management, networking, development, automation, and system control in Termux. Practicing these commands regularly makes using the Termux terminal faster, easier, and more comfortable.

End Note

Termux provides a simple way to use Linux commands, development tools, networking utilities, and cybersecurity packages on Android devices without root access. Learning these Termux Basic to Advanced commands makes terminal usage easier and improves understanding of Linux-based environments on mobile devices.

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