Termux
Terminal emulator application for Android OS extendible by variety of packages.
Platforms: Android · License: GPL-3.0-only · Last verified September 7, 2026
Termux combines powerful terminal emulation with an extensive Linux package collection.
- Enjoy the bash and zsh shells.
- Edit files with nano and vim.
- Access servers over ssh.
- Compile code with gcc and clang.
- Use the python console as a pocket calculator.
- Check out projects with git and subversion.
- Run text-based games with frotz.
At first start a small base system is downloaded - desired packages can then be installed using the apt package manager known from the Debian and Ubuntu Linux distributions. Access the built-in help by long-pressing anywhere on the terminal and selecting the Help menu option to learn more.
Read help online: https://wiki.termux.com/ (https://wiki.termux.com/)
Reddit Community: https://termux.com/community (https://termux.com/community)
Only use this tool against systems you own or are explicitly authorized to test — see the disclaimer.
Getting started
Install from the Kali NetHunter App Store (store.nethunter.com) or NetHunter's own app repository on an Android device.