Best cloud storage services with CLI for Clear Linux: (Guide)

Best Cloud Storage with CLI for Clear Linux

Clear Linux, Intel’s performance-optimized distribution, excels at developer workflows and scripting. When it comes to cloud storage, a powerful command-line interface (CLI) can streamline backups, synchronization, and automation. This article explores top cloud storage solutions offering CLI support on Clear Linux, provides a detailed comparison, helps you choose the right one, and shows how to install and use each via the CLI. We also cover common pitfalls and troubleshooting tips.

Top Recommendations for Clear Linux

• pCloud – Easy-to-use CLI, zero-knowledge encryption, great performance.
• MEGA – Generous free tier, end-to-end encryption, official megacmd tool.
• Proton Drive – Privacy-focused, end-to-end encryption accessible via rclone.
• Filen – EU-based, GDPR-compliant supports rclone.
• Tresorit – Enterprise-level security CLI via rclone.
• Icedrive – Lightweight, client-side encryption official icectl CLI.
• Rclone – Universal CLI for 100 cloud providers, including Proton, Filen, Tresorit.

Comparison Table

Which One Should You Choose?

• If you need a native, easy-to-install CLI and strong performance, pCloud or MEGA are top picks.
• For maximum privacy and EU jurisdiction, consider Proton Drive or Filen (via rclone).
• Enterprise-grade security: Tresorit (via rclone) for zero-knowledge and compliance.
• Lightweight and simple: Icedrive with its icectl tool.
• Need multi-cloud syncing? Use Rclone as a universal CLI to aggregate providers.

Installing and Using Each Provider on Clear Linux

1. pCloud

Install the pcloudcc CLI via the unofficial script or build from source.

# Install dependencies
sudo swupd bundle-add git cmake gcc make libcurl-devel openssl-devel

# Clone and build pcloudcc
git clone https://github.com/pcloudcom/console-client.git
cd console-client
mkdir build  cd build
cmake ..
make
sudo make install

# Authenticate
pcloudcc -u you@example.com -p YourPassword 

# List files
pcloudcc -l

2. MEGA (MegaCMD)

# Download and install
curl -LO https://mega.nz/linux/MEGAsync/xUbuntu_20.04/amd64/megacmd_x86_64.tar.gz
tar xf megacmd_x86_64.tar.gz
sudo mv megacmd /usr/local/bin/

# Login
mega-login you@example.com YourPassword

# Upload a file
mega-put localfile.txt /Root/backup/

# Sync a folder
mega-sync /local/folder /Root/remote_folder

3. Proton Drive (via Rclone)

# Install rclone
sudo swupd bundle-add golang
curl https://rclone.org/install.sh  sudo bash

# Configure Proton Drive remote
rclone config create protondrive protondrive

# List files
rclone ls protondrive:

4. Filen (via Rclone)

# Configure Filen remote in rclone
rclone config create filen filen user your-email password your-token

# Sync to local
rclone sync filen: /mnt/filen-backup

5. Tresorit (via Rclone)

# Configure Tresorit remote
rclone config create tresorit tresorit

# Mount Tresorit folder
rclone mount tresorit: ~/Tresorit --daemon

6. Icedrive

# Download and install icectl
curl -LO https://github.com/IcedriveApp/icectl/releases/download/v1.0.4/icectl-linux-amd64.zip
unzip icectl-linux-amd64.zip
sudo mv icectl /usr/local/bin/

# Login
icectl login you@example.com

# Upload
icectl upload /path/to/file /MyDrive/

7. Rclone (Multi-Cloud Aggregator)

Rclone itself is a powerful CLI tool supporting dozens of providers. Install as shown above, then rclone config to add any service.

Typical Problems amp Troubleshooting

• Authentication fails: Ensure 2FA tokens or app-specific passwords are correctly configured. Some services require OAuth or separate tokens.
• Mount issues: On Clear Linux, install FUSE support:

  sudo swupd bundle-add storage-utils
  sudo modprobe fuse
      

• Permissions errors: Run CLI commands as your user, not root. FUSE mounts must belong to your UID/GID.
• Slow transfers: Check your network throttling settings or use parallel transfers:

  rclone copy remote:localpath localpath --transfers=8 --checkers=16
      

• Missing dependencies: Use swupd bundle-add to install common build tools, libraries, and Python if needed.

Conclusion

Clear Linux shines with CLI-driven workflows. Whether you pick a native solution like pCloud or MEGA, leverage privacy-focused Proton Drive and Filen via rclone, or use Icedrive and Tresorit for end-to-end encryption, these options cover every use case. Rclone remains indispensable for multi-cloud operations. Evaluate your storage needs, security requirements, and automation goals to choose the best fit and integrate smoothly into your Clear Linux environment.