Best cloud storage services with CLI for Bluestar Linux: (Tutorial)

Introduction

Bluestar Linux is a powerful Arch-based distribution, favored by users seeking flexibility and cutting-edge packages. When it comes to cloud storage, having a command-line interface (CLI) tool streamlines backups, scripting and remote access. This article covers the best cloud storage services with native or community-maintained CLI clients for Bluestar Linux, helping you choose the ideal solution for security, performance and ease of use.

Top Recommended Cloud Storage with CLI for Bluestar Linux

pCloud – encrypted optional, up to 10 GB free
MEGA – end-to-end encryption, 20 GB free
Proton Drive – zero-knowledge encryption, 1 GB free
Filen – European GDPR, 15 GB free
Tresorit – enterprise-grade security, 3 GB free
Icedrive – modern UI, 10 GB free
Dropbox – mainstream, 2 GB free
Rclone (Google Drive, OneDrive, S3, etc.) – unified CLI, varies
Amazon S3 – pay-as-you-go, industrial strength
Backblaze B2 – cost-effective object storage

Comparison Table

Service	CLI Tool	Free Storage	Encryption	Pricing (starting)	Link
pCloud	pcloudcc	10 GB	Optional client-side	4.99/mo for 500 GB	pcloud.com
MEGA	megacmd	20 GB	End-to-end	€4.99/mo for 400 GB	mega.nz
Proton Drive	proton-drive-cli	1 GB	Zero-knowledge	€3.99/mo for 200 GB	proton.me/drive
Filen	filen-cli	15 GB	Client-side	€2.99/mo for 200 GB	filen.io
Tresorit	tresorit-cli	3 GB	End-to-end	10.42/mo for 200 GB	tresorit.com
Icedrive	icedrive-cli	10 GB	Optional client-side	4.17/mo for 150 GB	icedrive.net
Dropbox	dropbox-cli	2 GB	Server-side	9.99/mo for 2 TB	dropbox.com
Rclone	rclone	Varies	Depends on backend	Varies	rclone.org
Amazon S3	aws-cli	5 GB (free tier)	Server-side/KMS	0.023/GB-mo	aws.amazon.com/s3
Backblaze B2	b2-cli / rclone	10 GB (free)	Server-side	0.005/GB-mo	backblazeb2.com

Which One to Choose?

If you need zero-knowledge encryption: Proton Drive, Tresorit, MEGA.
If you want maximum free storage: MEGA (20 GB), Filen (15 GB).
For budget-friendly object storage: Backblaze B2, Amazon S3 (pay-as-you-go).
To unify multiple providers under one CLI: Rclone (supports Google Drive, OneDrive, S3, B2, Wasabi).
For simple personal backup with GUI CLI: pCloud, Icedrive.

How to Use Each with CLI

pCloud

Install pcloudcc from AUR:

sudo pacman -Syu base-devel git
git clone https://aur.archlinux.org/pcloudcc.git
cd pcloudcc
makepkg -si

Authenticate and mount:

pcloudcc -u youremail@example.com -p yourpassword
pcloudcc -m /mnt/pcloud

MEGA (megacmd)

Install via pacman:

sudo pacman -S megacmd

mega-login youremail@example.com
mega-mkdir /Root/backup
mega-put localfile.txt /Root/backup/
mega-get /Root/backup/localfile.txt .

Proton Drive

Use the community CLI proton-drive-cli (Python):

pip3 install proton-drive-cli
proton-drive login
proton-drive upload myfile.txt /
proton-drive download /myfile.txt .

Filen

Install the official filen-cli:

sudo pacman -S filen-cli
filen-cli auth login
filen-cli mkdir /Backup
filen-cli upload Backup/.tgz /Backup/

Tresorit

Install tresorit-cli from AUR:

git clone https://aur.archlinux.org/tresorit-cli.git
cd tresorit-cli
makepkg -si

Authenticate and sync:

tresorit login
tresorit sync --tresor MyTresor /home/user/Documents

Icedrive

Install icedrive-cli:

git clone https://github.com/Icedrive/icedrive-cli.git
cd icedrive-cli
make
sudo mv icedrive /usr/local/bin/

icedrive login
icedrive mount /mnt/icedrive

Dropbox

Install official CLI:

sudo pacman -S python-dropbox
dropbox start -i

Use dropbox-cli for status and sync:

dropbox-cli status
dropbox-cli filestatus ~/Dropbox/report.pdf

Rclone (for Google Drive, S3, etc.)

Install and configure:

sudo pacman -S rclone
rclone config
# Follow prompts to set up remotes for drive, s3, b2, etc.

Sample copy to Google Drive remote:

rclone copy /home/user/backup remoteDrive:backup --progress

AWS S3

Install AWS CLI:

sudo pacman -S aws-cli
aws configure
# Enter access key, secret, region
aws s3 cp file.txt s3://mybucket/

Backblaze B2

Using official B2 CLI or rclone:

# With rclone:
rclone config
# Choose b2 and enter credentials
rclone sync /data b2:mybucket/data

Typical Problems and Troubleshooting

Authentication failures: Ensure correct credentials, check 2FA or app passwords.
Mount issues: Verify FUSE is installed (sudo pacman -S fuse3), check permissions.
Rate limits or API quotas: Spread transfers, use batch commands, request higher limits.
Large file uploads stall: Increase chunk size or use specialized flags (e.g., --s3-chunk-size in rclone).
Sync conflicts: Always use versioning flags or conflict resolution modes provided by the CLI.

Conclusion

Choosing the right CLI-based cloud storage on Bluestar Linux depends on your priorities—encryption, free space, cost or multi-provider support. For zero-knowledge security MEGA, Proton Drive and Tresorit excel. If you need object storage at minimal cost, Backblaze B2 or AWS S3 are unbeatable. For an all-in-one tool, Rclone integrates dozens of services under one command. Evaluate your workflow, budget and retention needs, then follow the quick-start guides above to integrate robust cloud backups into your Bluestar Linux environment.