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

Introduction

ALT Linux users who prefer the command line often seek reliable cloud storage solutions with solid CLI support. Whether you need secure encryption, generous free tiers or seamless integration, this article reviews the top providers, compares their features and shows how to install and use each one on ALT Linux. We cover pCloud, MEGA, Proton Drive, Filen, Tresorit, Icedrive—and add Dropbox and Google Drive via CLI tools.

Comparison Table

Provider	CLI Tool	Free Tier	Encryption	Link
pCloud	pcloudcc	10 GB	Client-side optional	pcloud.com
MEGA	mega-cmd	20 GB (with achievements)	End-to-end	mega.nz/cmd
Proton Drive	rclone	1 GB	End-to-end	proton.me/drive
Filen	rclone	10 GB	End-to-end	filen.io
Tresorit	WebDAV / community CLI	—	End-to-end	tresorit.com
Icedrive	icedrive-cli	10 GB	Client-side optional	icedrive.net
Dropbox	dropbox CLI daemon	2 GB	In-transit / at-rest	dropbox.com
Google Drive	gdrive	15 GB	In-transit / at-rest	github.com/prasmussen/gdrive

Which One to Choose for ALT Linux

Choice depends on your needs:

Simple personal backup: pCloud or Icedrive for easy install and moderate free space.
High security: MEGA or Proton Drive for default end-to-end encryption.
Business / WebDAV: Tresorit if you have a business plan and need WebDAV.
Multi-provider via one tool: rclone to unify Proton Drive, Filen and others in a single interface.
Collaboration / office suite: Google Drive or Dropbox with official CLIs and integrations.

Using Each Cloud Storage with CLI on ALT Linux

1. pCloud (pcloudcc)

Install the official client:

sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install pcloudcc

Authenticate and mount:

pcloudcc --login your@email.com
pcloudcc --mount /mnt/pcloud

Upload and download:

pcloudcc --upload /local/path/file.txt /remote/folder/
pcloudcc --download /remote/folder/file.txt /local/path/

2. MEGA (mega-cmd)

Install the MegaShell client:

sudo apt-get install megacmd

mega-login your@email.com YourPassword
mega-mkdir /Root/backup
mega-put /local/file.zip /Root/backup/
mega-get /Root/backup/file.zip /local/

3. Proton Drive via rclone

Install rclone:

curl https://rclone.org/install.sh  sudo bash

Configure Proton Drive:

rclone config
# New remote > name: proton
# Choose “protondrive”
# follow OAuth steps

Use it:

rclone ls proton:
rclone copy /local/folder proton:/Backup
rclone sync proton:/Docs /local/docs

4. Filen via rclone

Assuming rclone is installed, add Filen:

rclone config
# New remote > name: filen
# Choose “filen”
# API token from https://filen.io/user/settings

rclone copy /local/data filen:/Archive
rclone ls filen:

5. Tresorit via WebDAV

Tresorit business plans support WebDAV. Install davfs2:

sudo apt-get install davfs2

Edit /etc/fstab and add:

https://dav.tresorit.com/remote.php/webdav /mnt/tresorit davfs _netdev,uid=1000,gid=1000 0 0

Mount:

mount /mnt/tresorit

6. Icedrive (icedrive-cli)

Download the AppImage and make it executable:

wget https://icedrive.net/cli/linux/icedrive-cli.AppImage
chmod  x icedrive-cli.AppImage
sudo mv icedrive-cli.AppImage /usr/local/bin/icedrive

icedrive login
icedrive mount /mnt/icedrive
icedrive upload /local/file.jpg /RemoteFolder/
icedrive download /RemoteFolder/file.jpg /local/

7. Dropbox (official CLI)

Install the daemon and command-line helper:

sudo apt-get install python3-gpg dropbox

Link your account:

dropbox start -i
# Follow URL to authenticate

Use CLI:

dropbox status
dropbox filestatus filename
cp /local/file.txt ~/Dropbox/
dropbox stop

8. Google Drive (gdrive)

Download the binary:

wget -O gdrive https://raw.githubusercontent.com/prasmussen/gdrive/master/install.sh
chmod  x gdrive
sudo mv gdrive /usr/local/bin/

Authenticate:

gdrive list
# Follow the URL to authorize

Upload/download:

gdrive upload /local/report.pdf
gdrive download [file-id]

Typical Problems and Troubleshooting

Authentication failures: Re-run rclone config or CLI login steps and ensure correct credentials.
Mount permissions: Check /etc/fstab options or run mounts with sudo and proper uid/gid.
Sync conflicts: Use rclone sync carefully—this may delete on remote to match local.
Rate limits: MEGA and Proton may throttle heavy CLI transfers. Introduce --bwlimit or --transfers flags.
Missing dependencies: Ensure fuse, davfs2 or libcurl are installed for mounts.

Conclusion

ALT Linux offers a rich ecosystem of CLI-friendly cloud storage options. For an all-in-one solution, rclone stands out by supporting Proton Drive, Filen and many more. If you prefer official tools, pCloud’s pcloudcc, MEGA’s mega-cmd, or Icedrive’s CLI are easy to install. When security is paramount, choose end-to-end encryption providers like MEGA or Proton Drive. Finally, for collaboration, Dropbox and Google Drive remain solid choices. Evaluate free tiers, encryption needs and CLI workflows to pick the best fit for your ALT Linux environment.