CLI Reference

CLI Reference

Complete reference for all Termux App Store CLI commands.

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Basic Syntax

termux-app-store [command] [arguments] [options]

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Commands

termux-app-store (no arguments)

Opens the interactive TUI.

termux-app-store

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list

Lists all packages available in the store.

termux-app-store list

Package status badges:

Badge	Meaning
NEW	Released less than 7 days ago
UPDATE	A newer version is available
INSTALLED	Installed and up to date
UNSUPPORTED	A dependency is not available in Termux

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show <package>

Shows full details for a package.

termux-app-store show baxter

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install <package>

Builds and installs a package from source.

termux-app-store install baxter
termux-app-store i baxter

The install process:

1. Reads metadata from build.sh
2. Resolves and installs dependencies via apt-get
3. Downloads source from TERMUX_PKG_SRCURL
4. Verifies SHA256 checksum
5. Runs the build and install steps
6. Streams live log output

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update

Updates the package index from the repository.

termux-app-store update

Run this before upgrade to ensure the latest package data is available.

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upgrade

Upgrades all installed packages to their latest versions.

termux-app-store upgrade
termux-app-store upgrade baxter

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search <keyword>

Searches packages by name or description.

termux-app-store search scanner
termux-app-store search "network tool"

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remove <package>

Uninstalls a package.

termux-app-store remove baxter
termux-app-store uninstall baxter

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version

Shows the installed TAS version and checks for updates.

termux-app-store version

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help

Shows all available commands.

termux-app-store help
termux-app-store -h
termux-app-store --help

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Global Options

Option	Function
-h, --help	Show help
--version	Show version
-i <pkg>	Install a package
-l, -L	List packages
-v	Show version

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See Also

• TUI Guide
• Package Management
• Troubleshooting