
You can install a variety of command-line applications using Termux’s package manager.

The Termux application for Android is an open-source terminal emulator.

A minimal base system is installed automatically, additional packages are available using the APT package manager. Termux is an Android terminal emulator and Linux environment app that works directly with no rooting or setup required. A distribution includes the Linux kernel, supporting utilities and applications, and usually a large amount of application software to fulfill the distribution’s intended use. Some popular distributions include Debian, Ubuntu, Mint, Fedora, CentOS, Arch, SUSE, and Red Hat. Typically, Linux is packaged in a form known as a Linux distribution for both desktop and server use. Linux is a family of free and open-source software operating systems built around the Linux kernel.
