Introduction
SystemRescueCd is a powerful live Linux distribution aimed at system rescue and recovery. In many scenarios—data backup, off-site storage, forensic analysis—you need reliable cloud storage accessible via the command line. This article reviews the best cloud storage services with CLI support for SystemRescueCd. We’ll cover:
- Top recommendations
- Comparison table with links
- Individual service setups and CLI examples
- Typical problems and troubleshooting
- Which one to choose based on your needs
Top Recommendations for SystemRescueCd
For a live-CD environment like SystemRescueCd, light, statically-linked or portable binaries, minimal dependencies, and straightforward authentication are key. Our top picks:
- pCloud (pcloudcc)
- MEGA (MEGAcmd)
- Proton Drive (proton-drive-cli)
- Filen (filen-cli)
- Tresorit (tresorit-cli)
- Icedrive (icedrive-cli)
- Additional: Dropbox (dbxcli)
- Universal: Rclone
Comparison Table
| Service | Free Storage | Encryption | CLI Tool | Official Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| pCloud | 10 GB | Client-side (pCloud Crypto) | pcloudcc / pcloudcmd | pcloud.com |
| MEGA | 20 GB | End-to-End | megacmd | mega.nz |
| Proton Drive | 1 GB | End-to-End | proton-drive-cli (unofficial) | proton.me/drive |
| Filen | 10 GB | End-to-End | filen-cli | filen.io |
| Tresorit | 3 GB trial | End-to-End | tresorit-cli | tresorit.com |
| Icedrive | 10 GB | Client-side (D4) | icedrive-cli | icedrive.net |
| Dropbox | 2 GB | At-rest (TLS in transit) | dbxcli | dropbox.com |
| Rclone | Varies | Depends on remote | rclone | rclone.org |
Service Details and CLI Usage
1. pCloud
pCloud’s CLI client is pcloudcc or pcloudcmd. It supports upload, download, and mount.
Installation (portable binary):
wget -qO pcloudcc https://github.com/pcloudcom/console-client/releases/latest/download/pcloudcc chmod x pcloudcc ./pcloudcc --help
Authenticate and sync:
./pcloudcc --username your@email.com --password YourPass ./pcloudcc --upload /local/file.txt /remote/
2. MEGA (MEGAcmd)
MEGAcmd is official, written in C .
# Download and install wget https://megasdk.auto-mega.net/MEGAcmd-Linux-x86_64.tar.gz tar xzf MEGAcmd-Linux-x86_64.tar.gz sudo cp MEGAcmd/megacmd- /usr/local/bin/ # Login mega-login you@domain.com YourPass # Upload mega-put /path/to/local.file /Root/backup/ # Download mega-get /Root/backup/local.file .
3. Proton Drive (proton-drive-cli)
proton-drive-cli is a Python wrapper using OAuth.
pip3 install proton-drive-cli proton-drive login proton-drive upload local.iso /MyDrive/ proton-drive download /MyDrive/local.iso .
4. Filen (filen-cli)
Filen offers end-to-end encryption. CLI filen-cli:
# Install Go-based binary wget -O filen https://github.com/filen-cli/filen-cli/releases/latest/download/filen chmod x filen ./filen login # Upload / Download ./filen upload /data/disk.img / ./filen download /disk.img /rescue/
5. Tresorit (tresorit-cli)
tresorit-cli uses OAuth2 and local JSON config.
# Download and extract wget https://github.com/tresorit/cli/releases/latest/download/tresorit-cli-linux chmod x tresorit-cli-linux # Authenticate ./tresorit-cli-linux auth login # Sync a folder ./tresorit-cli-linux sync /local /Root/TresoritFolder
6. Icedrive (icedrive-cli)
icedrive-cli offers standard commands.
# Install wget https://github.com/icedrive/cli/releases/latest/download/icedrive-linux chmod x icedrive-linux # Login use ./icedrive-linux login your@email.com yourPass ./icedrive-linux upload backup.tar.gz /
7. Dropbox (dbxcli)
dbxcli is a static Go binary.
wget -O dbxcli https://github.com/dropbox/dbxcli/releases/latest/download/dbxcli-linux-amd64 chmod x dbxcli ./dbxcli install # Authenticate (opens browser or headless) ./dbxcli auth login # List and upload ./dbxcli ls / ./dbxcli put file.txt /
8. Universal: Rclone
Rclone supports all above plus Google Drive, OneDrive, S3, etc.
# Install curl https://rclone.org/install.sh bash # Configure (interactive) rclone config # Example sync to pCloud rclone sync /backup pcloud:RescueBackup
Typical Problems and Troubleshooting
- Missing dependencies: Use static binaries or include required libs.
- Authentication failures: Check clock (NTP), re-login, or clear token files.
- Slow transfers: Use multi-threading flags (e.g.,
rclone -P --transfers=8). - Mount issues: Ensure FUSE is available (
modprobe fuse). - Quota exceeded: Monitor free space via CLI list or web dashboard.
Which One to Choose?
- Privacy-focused: Proton Drive, Tresorit, Filen.
- Large free quota: MEGA (20 GB), pCloud (10 GB), Icedrive (10 GB).
- Universal flexibility: Rclone for multi-cloud or obscure providers.
- Minimal footprint: pcloudcc, dbxcli, icedrive-cli—single binaries.
- GUI fallback: pCloud amp MEGA both offer desktop clients if needed later.
Conclusion
SystemRescueCd’s environment demands lightweight, robust CLI tools. pCloud and MEGA top our list for large free storage and ease of use. For maximum privacy go with Proton Drive or Tresorit. When you need support for dozens of services, Rclone is unbeatable. Armed with these CLI tools and examples, you can securely back up and restore data directly from a live CD—no GUI required.
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