Best cloud storage services with CLI for RebecaBlackOS: (Comparison)

Introduction

Choosing the right cloud storage solution with a robust command‐line interface (CLI) is crucial for power users of RebecaBlackOS, a Linux distribution tailored for privacy and performance. In this article, we explore the top cloud storage services offering native or third‐party CLI clients, compare their key features, explain how to install and use each one via CLI, and discuss typical issues you may encounter.

Top Recommended Cloud Storage Services for RebecaBlackOS

• pCloud
• MEGA
• Proton Drive
• Filen
• Tresorit
• Icedrive
• Dropbox (third‐party CLI: Dropbox-Uploader)
• Nextcloud (self‐hosted)

Comparison Table

Service	Link	Free Tier	CLI Tool	Client‐Side Encryption	Pricing (from)	Linux CLI
pCloud	pcloud.com	10 GB	pcloudcc	No (Server‐side TLS)	€49.99/yr for 500 GB	Official
MEGA	mega.nz	20 GB	MEGAcmd	End‐to‐end	€4.99/mo for 400 GB	Official
Proton Drive	proton.me	1 GB	proton-drive-cli	End‐to‐end	€3.99/mo for 200 GB	Official
Filen	filen.io	10 GB	filen-cli	End‐to‐end	3.99/mo for 200 GB	Community
Tresorit	tresorit.com	3 GB	tresorit-cli	End‐to‐end	€10.42/mo for 500 GB	Official
Icedrive	icedrive.net	10 GB	icedrive-cli	End‐to‐end	1.67/mo for 150 GB (lifetime deals)	Official
Dropbox	dropbox.com	2 GB	Dropbox-Uploader	No	9.99/mo for 2 TB	Community
Nextcloud	nextcloud.com	Self‐hosted	Nextcloud Client	Optional	Free/Self‐hosted	Official

How to Choose the Right Service

• Privacy‐First: Proton Drive, Tresorit, Icedrive, Filen.
• Generous Free Tier: MEGA (20 GB), pCloud (10 GB), Icedrive (10 GB).
• Best CLI Support: MEGA (MEGAcmd), pCloud (pcloudcc), Proton Drive (official CLI).
• Self‐Hosting: Nextcloud for complete control.
• Lifelong Deals: pCloud Lifetime, Icedrive Lifetime.

Using Each Service via CLI on RebecaBlackOS

1. pCloud (pcloudcc)

Installation:

sudo apt update
sudo apt install git build-essential openssl libcurl4-openssl-dev pkg-config
git clone https://github.com/pcloudcom/console-client.git
cd console-client
./install.sh

Authenticate amp basic commands:

pcloudcc --username your@email.com --password yourpassword
pcloudcc --upload /path/to/file /pCloud/remote/folder/
pcloudcc --download /pCloud/remote/folder/file /local/path/
pcloudcc --sync /local/folder /pCloud/Remote/Folder

Typical problems:

• Build errors: missing libcurl4-openssl-dev or pkg-config.
• Authentication failures: enable “App Password” in account settings if 2FA is on.

2. MEGA (MEGAcmd)

Installation:

sudo apt update
sudo apt install wget
wget https://mega.nz/linux/MEGAsync/xUbuntu_20.04/amd64/megacmd_1.4.0_amd64.deb
sudo dpkg -i megacmd_1.4.0_amd64.deb
sudo apt -f install

Authenticate amp basic commands:

mega-login your@email.com yourpassword
mega-ls             # list root
mega-mkdir /backup
mega-put file.txt /backup
mega-get /backup/file.txt ./downloaded/
mega-sync /local/folder /backup

Typical problems:

• “SSL handshake failed”: install ca-certificates and update.
• Sync conflicts: use --local-trash or --empty-trash options.

3. Proton Drive (proton-drive-cli)

Installation:

sudo apt update
sudo apt install curl unzip
curl -L https://github.com/ProtonMail/proton-drive-cli/releases/latest/download/proton-drive-linux-amd64.zip -o proton-drive.zip
unzip proton-drive.zip -d ~/bin
chmod  x ~/bin/proton-drive

Authenticate amp basic commands:

proton-drive login
proton-drive ls
proton-drive upload local.txt /Drive/Folder/
proton-drive download /Drive/Folder/remote.txt ./local.txt

Typical problems:

• “Token expired”: run proton-drive login again.
• Slow uploads: check network MTU or disable VPN if interfering.

4. Filen (filen-cli)

Installation:

sudo apt update
sudo apt install golang
go install github.com/filen-community/filen-cli@latest

Authenticate amp basic commands:

filen login
filen list /
filen upload local.pdf /Documents/
filen download /Documents/file.pdf ./file.pdf
filen sync ~/Photos /Photos

Typical problems:

• “Command not found filen”: ensure ~/go/bin is in PATH.
• Permission denied: run filen login in interactive shell, not script.

5. Tresorit (tresorit-cli)

Installation:

sudo apt update
sudo apt install wget
wget https://download.tresorit.com/linux/tresorit_cli.deb
sudo dpkg -i tresorit_cli.deb
sudo apt-get -f install

Authenticate amp basic commands:

tresorit login
tresorit list
tresorit create mytresor
tresorit upload mytresor ~/file.txt
tresorit download mytresor/file.txt ./file.txt

Typical problems:

• “Daemon not running”: start with tresorit daemon start.
• Sync stuck: remove lock file in ~/.tresorit.

6. Icedrive (icedrive-cli)

Installation:

sudo apt update
sudo apt install unzip wget
wget https://github.com/Icedrive/icedrive-cli/releases/latest/download/icedrive-linux-amd64.zip
unzip icedrive-linux-amd64.zip -d ~/bin
chmod  x ~/bin/icedrive

Authenticate amp basic commands:

icedrive login
icedrive ls
icedrive mkdir /Backup
icedrive put local.iso /Backup/
icedrive get /Backup/remote.iso ./local.iso
icedrive sync ~/Music /Music

Typical problems:

• “rate limit”: wait 1 hour or upgrade plan.
• “network error”: disable IPv6 if misconfigured on RebecaBlackOS.

7. Dropbox (Dropbox-Uploader)

Installation:

git clone https://github.com/andreafabrizi/Dropbox-Uploader.git
cd Dropbox-Uploader
chmod  x dropbox_uploader.sh
sudo mv dropbox_uploader.sh /usr/local/bin/dropbox_uploader

Authenticate amp basic commands:

dropbox_uploader setup
dropbox_uploader upload local.txt /Apps/MyApp/
dropbox_uploader download /Apps/MyApp/remote.txt local.txt
dropbox_uploader list /Apps/MyApp/

Typical problems:

• “Invalid token”: re-run dropbox_uploader setup.
• Rate limits: use smaller batch operations.

8. Nextcloud Client

Installation:

sudo apt update
sudo apt install nextcloud-client

Configuration amp basic commands:

nextcloud --help                # to view options
nextcloud --logwindow          # launch GUI helper
# CLI sync requires setting up a sync folder in GUI or config file

Typical problems:

• SSL errors: import your server’s cert into /etc/ssl/certs.
• Performance: adjust sync_interval in config.

Conclusion amp Recommendations

For RebecaBlackOS users prioritizing privacy with strong CLI support, Proton Drive and MEGA are excellent choices. If you want powerful lifetime deals and easy installs, consider pCloud or Icedrive. For self‐hosting and maximum control, opt for Nextcloud. Evaluate your storage needs, budget, and encryption requirements to make the best choice.

With the CLI tools outlined above, integrating cloud storage into scripts, backups, and automated workflows on RebecaBlackOS has never been easier.