Best cloud storage services with CLI for blackPanther OS: (Comparison)

Introduction

BlackPanther OS users often need reliable, secure and scriptable cloud storage solutions. Command–Line Interface (CLI) tools bring automation, scheduling and low-overhead workflows to any Linux distribution. In this article we explore the top cloud storage providers offering official (or community-driven) CLI support on Linux, with a focus on pCloud, MEGA, Proton Drive, Filen, Tresorit, Icedrive – plus Dropbox and Google Drive via Rclone. You’ll find a detailed comparison table, guidance on which service suits your needs, installation amp usage examples on BlackPanther OS, and common troubleshooting tips.

Top Recommended Providers for BlackPanther OS

• pCloud – Unlimited revision history, client-side encryption add-on, native CLI (pcloudcc).
• MEGA – 20 GB free, zero-knowledge, high-speed sync, official megacmd.
• Proton Drive – Strong privacy, end-to-end encryption, accessible via WebDAV or community CLI wrappers.
• Filen – European GDPR-compliant, unlimited free public link bandwidth, official filen CLI.
• Tresorit – Enterprise grade, zero-knowledge, robust Linux CLI tresorit-cli.
• Icedrive – Modern UI, client-side encryption, icedrive-cli available.
• Dropbox – Ubiquitous, reliable, community Python script dropbox.py.
• Google Drive – 15 GB free, accessible via Rclone’s drive backend or gdrive tool.
• Rclone – Multi-backend aggregator: mount or sync dozens of services from one CLI.

Comparison Table

Which One to Choose?

Your selection depends on:

• Privacy amp Encryption: Tresorit, Proton Drive or pCloud Crypto offer the strongest zero-knowledge guarantees.
• Free Storage: MEGA (20 GB), Icedrive (10 GB) and pCloud (10 GB) lead the pack.
• Cost Efficiency: Filen (€3.99/mo for 200 GB) and Icedrive (€3.99/mo for 150 GB).
• CLI amp Automation: pCloud, MEGA and Tresorit have official CLIs others rely on Rclone.
• Enterprise Needs: Tresorit, MEGA Business, Proton for Teams.

CLI Usage Guide

1. pCloud CLI

Download amp install the Debian package:

wget https://download.pcloud.com/console/pcloudcc-linux-x64.deb
sudo dpkg -i pcloudcc-linux-x64.deb
# Start the daemon
pcloudcc 
# Log in interactively
pcloudcc -u you@example.com
# List remote files
pcloudcc list /

2. MEGA (MEGAcmd)

sudo apt update
sudo apt install megacmd
# Login
mega-login you@example.com YourPassword
# Create a folder
mega-mkdir /Root/Backup
# Upload a file
mega-put /home/user/file.txt /Root/Backup
# Sync a local folder
mega-sync /home/user/projects /Root/Projects

3. Proton Drive via Rclone (WebDAV)

# Install Rclone if needed
curl https://rclone.org/install.sh  sudo bash

# rclone configuration
rclone config
#   n) New remote
#   name> proton
#   storage> webdav
#   url> https://drive.proton.me/webdav
#   vendor> other
#   user> you@example.com
#   pass> 

# Mount the remote
rclone mount proton: ~/ProtonDrive --daemon

4. Filen CLI

# Download  install
wget https://filen.io/assets/filen-cli.deb
sudo dpkg -i filen-cli.deb

# Authenticate
filen login --email you@example.com --password YourPassword

# Upload
filen upload ./local.txt vault:/Public

# Download
filen download vault:/Public/local.txt ./downloaded.txt

5. Tresorit CLI

# Download  install
wget https://download.tresorit.com/cli/linux/tresorit-cli.deb
sudo dpkg -i tresorit-cli.deb
sudo apt-get install -f

# Login
tresorit-cli login you@example.com

# List Tresors
tresorit-cli ls

# Sync a folder
tresorit-cli sync create --local /home/user/doc --tresor MyTresor

6. Icedrive CLI

# Download  install
wget https://download.icedrive.net/linux/icedrive-cli.deb
sudo dpkg -i icedrive-cli.deb

# Login
icedrive login you@example.com

# Upload a file
icedrive upload ./test.pdf /Drive/Documents

# Mount via FUSE
icedrive mount ~/Icedrive

7. Dropbox Community Script

# Install dependencies
sudo apt install python3-gpg dropbox
# Start the official daemon (headless)
dropbox start -i
# Link your account via generated URL
dropbox link
# CLI commands
dropbox status
dropbox upload file.txt /
dropbox download /file.txt .

8. Google Drive via Rclone

# Rclone configuration
rclone config
#   n) New remote
#   name> gdrive
#   storage> drive
#   client_id> (optional)
#   client_secret> (optional)
#   scope> drive
#   root_folder_id> leave blank
#   service_account_file> leave blank

# List files
rclone ls gdrive:

# Sync
rclone sync ~/MyDocs gdrive:Backups

Typical Problems amp Troubleshooting

• Authentication Errors: Ensure 2FA or app-specific passwords are configured when required. Check time sync (NTP).
• Mount Fails (FUSE): Install fuse and add your user to fuse group: sudo usermod -aG fuse USER.
• Rate Limits: Some providers throttle heavy CLI operations. Use chunked uploads or add delays between transfers.
• Large File Uploads: Increase chunk size in Rclone (--drive-chunk-size 64M) or provider-specific flags.
• Dependency Conflicts: On custom distros, missing libraries can break .deb installs. Use ldd to identify and install missing .so files.
• Encryption Passphrases: For E2E services, store passphrases securely (e.g. KeePassXC).

Conclusion

BlackPanther OS users benefit immensely from CLI-based cloud storage for seamless automation. pCloud and MEGA lead in official CLI support, Tresorit and Proton Drive excel at privacy, while Filen and Icedrive offer cost-effective European hosting. Rclone remains a universal tool to tie everything together. Evaluate your priorities—capacity, encryption level, budget—and follow the examples above to integrate cloud storage fully into your terminal workflows.