# Termux Termux is an open-source Android terminal emulator and Linux environment. It lets users run a command-line interface and install Linux packages directly on Android devices without rooting. Provides a minimal base system with a package manager to extend functionality. ## Key features - Full terminal emulator with shell environment - Package manager (pkg/apt) with access to a large repository of Linux packages - No root required - Supports Android 7+ (limited support for Android 5-6) - Extensible through plugins: Termux:API, Termux:Boot, Termux:Float, Termux:Styling, Termux:Tasker, Termux:Widget ## Common use cases - Running development tools (Python, Node.js, Git, etc.) on Android - SSH client for remote server management - Shell scripting and automation on mobile - Running lightweight servers locally - Task automation via Termux:Tasker integration ## Distribution - F-Droid (recommended) - GitHub releases - Google Play (experimental, Android 11+) ## References - Source code: https://github.com/termux/termux-app - Wiki: https://wiki.termux.com - Packages: https://github.com/termux/termux-packages ## Related - [[Linux]] - [[Shell]]