Best cloud storage services with CLI for ARMA (Omoikane GNU/Linux): (Tutorial)

Introduction

Omoikane GNU/Linux (ARMA) is a privacy-focused distribution well suited for power users who need reliable, encrypted cloud storage accessible via command-line. This article reviews the top cloud storage providers offering CLI tools on Linux, with detailed comparisons, install/use guides for ARMA, and troubleshooting tips. Services covered include pCloud, MEGA, Proton Drive, Filen, Tresorit, Icedrive, plus Dropbox and Google Drive for completeness.

Top Recommendations for Omoikane GNU/Linux

• pCloud – Native pcloudcc daemon, high speed, optional client-side encryption (pCloud Crypto).
• MEGA – End-to-end encrypted, official mega-cmd tool with shell integration.
• Proton Drive – Strong privacy, open-source proton-drive-cli (community) or rclone support.
• Filen – EU-based, zero-knowledge, filen-cli for headless environments.
• Tresorit – Enterprise-grade, official tresorit-cli, strong encryption.
• Icedrive – Modern UI CLI tool, optional client-side encryption, mountable as drive.
• Dropbox – Mature ecosystem, official Dropbox CLI sync tool.
• Google Drive – Ubiquitous, managed via gdrive or rclone.

Comparison Table

How to Use Each Service via CLI on Omoikane GNU/Linux

1. pCloud (pcloudcc)

• Install pcloudcc or use rclone.

# Install pcloudcc (Deb/RPM)
sudo apt install pcloudcc
# Start daemon and link your account interactively
pcloudcc -u your@email.com
# Mount your pCloud drive
mkdir -p ~/pcloud
pcloudcc -m ~/pcloud

Typical issues:

• “Permission denied” on mount → use fusermount -u ~/pcloud then remount with --allow-other.
• Daemon fails on startup → ensure /etc/pcloudcc.conf has correct credentials.

2. MEGA (mega-cmd)

# Download  install
sudo apt install mega-cmd
# Login
mega-login you@domain.com yourPassword
# List root
mega-ls
# Sync a local folder to cloud
mega-sync ~/Documents /Root/Documents
# Download a file
mega-get /Root/backup.tar.gz ~/backup.tar.gz

Common problems:

• “ERR_SECURITY: ERR_SSL” → update OpenSSL / CA certificates.
• Sync conflicts → use --remove-local or manual rename.

3. Proton Drive (proton-drive-cli)

# Install via pip
sudo apt install python3-pip
pip3 install proton-drive-cli
# Authenticate (opens browser)
proton-drive login
# List files
proton-drive ls
# Upload a folder
proton-drive upload ~/project /MyDrive/project

Or configure via rclone with “protondrive” backend. Issues:

• Login failure → ensure 2FA is handled via CLI prompts.
• Slow transfers → adjust chunk size in config.

4. Filen (filen-cli)

# Download binary from GitHub
wget https://github.com/filen-io/filen-cli/releases/download/vX.Y.Z/filen-cli-linux
chmod  x filen-cli-linux
sudo mv filen-cli-linux /usr/local/bin/filen
# Authenticate
filen login
# Upload file
filen upload ~/report.pdf /
# Download file
filen download file_id ~/downloaded.pdf

Troubleshooting:

• “Invalid token” → refresh with filen login.
• Rate limits → space out large batches.

5. Tresorit (tresorit-cli)

# Install (download .deb/.rpm from tresorit.com)
sudo dpkg -i tresorit-cli_.deb
# Initialize and login
tresorit-cli auth login
# List Tresors
tresorit-cli tresors ls
# Mount Tresor
mkdir ~/Tresor
tresorit-cli tresors mount MyTresor ~/Tresor

Known issues:

• Mounting errors → update FUSE package.
• Sync lag → manually trigger with tresorit-cli sync.

6. Icedrive (icedrive)

# Download official AppImage or .deb
sudo apt install icedrive
# Login
icedrive login
# Mount cloud as filesystem
mkdir ~/Icedrive
icedrive mount ~/Icedrive
# Upload file
icedrive sync-up ~/local/file.txt /remote/path/

Tips:

• “Fuse device busy” → unmount first: fusermount -u ~/Icedrive.
• Session expires → icedrive login again.

7. Dropbox

sudo apt install python3-gpg dropbox
dropbox start -i   # first-time setup
# Use CLI for status
dropbox status
# Pause / resume sync
dropbox pause
dropbox resume

Watch out for:

• “Database locked” → remove ~/.dropbox/cache and restart.

8. Google Drive (gdrive / rclone)

# Install gdrive (third-party)
wget https://github.com/prasmussen/gdrive/releases/download/2.1.0/gdrive-linux-x64
chmod  x gdrive-linux-x64
sudo mv gdrive-linux-x64 /usr/local/bin/gdrive
# Authenticate (opens browser)
gdrive about
# Upload
gdrive upload myfile.zip
# Download
gdrive download fileId

Or use rclone:

rclone config set mygd remote_type drive
rclone sync ~/Photos mygd:Backups/Photos

Which One to Choose?

Select based on key criteria:

• Privacy Encryption → MEGA, Proton Drive, Tresorit.
• Budget → Icedrive, pCloud.
• Business Use → Tresorit, Dropbox.
• Open-source friendliness → pCloud (pcloudcc), MEGA (mega-cmd), rclone for all.

For ARMA users valuing full CLI integration and maximum privacy, MEGA and Proton Drive rank highest. If long-term cost or personal backup is prime, pCloud or Icedrive offer great value.

Conclusion

Omoikane GNU/Linux users enjoy a wealth of cloud options with robust CLI support. Whether you need enterprise-grade security (Tresorit), zero-knowledge privacy (MEGA, Proton Drive), or flexible free tiers (pCloud, Icedrive), there’s a toolchain ready for console-based workflows. Follow the provided installation steps, watch for the typical issues, and choose the service that best aligns with your security, budget, and usability priorities.