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A terminal emulator application for Android OS with a Linux environment and package management.

v0.119.0-beta.3
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May 22, 2025
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The author no longer ships through GitHub Releases, but the repository is still active (last push Sep 26, 2026). Get the latest version from: Project homepage

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v0.119.0-beta.3May 22, 2025, 10:48 PMPre-release
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Project Overview

Termux is an Android terminal application and Linux environment. This repository is for the app itself (the user interface and the terminal emulation).

Key Features

  • Terminal emulator on Android
  • Linux environment with package installation support
  • Multiple plugins: Termux:API, Termux:Boot, Termux:Float, Termux:Styling, etc.
  • Package management via pkg command

Target Audience

  • Developers and tech enthusiasts on Android
  • Users wanting Linux development and experimentation on mobile
  • System administrators needing a mobile terminal tool

Quick Start

  1. Download and install the APK from GitHub Releases
  2. Launch the Termux app
  3. Use pkg install <package> to install packages
  4. Start using the Linux command-line environment

Core Advantages

  • Provides a full Linux environment on Android
  • Rich ecosystem of installable packages
  • Open-source, transparent, with an active community
  • Supports various plugins for extended functionality

System Requirements

  • OS: Android 5.0+ (API 24+)
  • Architectures: arm64-v8a, armeabi-v7a, x86_64
  • Additional Dependencies: None

Notes

  • May be unstable on Android 12+ as the OS may kill background processes
  • It is highly recommended to update to v0.118.0 or higher to fix security vulnerabilities
  • Google Play version may be outdated; download from GitHub Releases

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