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

Introduction

FuryBSD, a desktop-focused FreeBSD distribution, offers a robust UNIX-like environment. When working on FuryBSD, seamless integration with cloud storage via the command-line (CLI) is essential for backups, file sharing, and automation. This article reviews the top cloud storage services with CLI support, compares their features, and demonstrates usage on FuryBSD. Services covered include pCloud, MEGA, Proton Drive, Filen, Tresorit, Icedrive, plus additional picks like rclone, Dropbox, and Nextcloud.

Top Recommendations for FuryBSD

• pCloud: Native CLI client (pcloud.com).
• MEGA: Official mega-cmd (mega.nz).
• Proton Drive: Third-party CLI tools (e.g., proton-drive-cli).
• Filen: WebDAV amp rclone support (filen.io).
• Tresorit: Secure enterprise solution via rclone (tresorit.com).
• Icedrive: Official CLI (icedrive.net).
• rclone: Universal CLI for many providers (rclone.org).
• Dropbox: Official CLI (dropbox.com).
• Nextcloud: Self-hosted with occ and WebDAV (nextcloud.com).

Comparison Table

Which One to Choose?

• Best Native CLI: pCloud (pcloudcc) and MEGA (mega-cmd).
• Maximum Privacy: Proton Drive or Tresorit with end-to-end encryption.
• Flexibility: rclone to unify multiple services in one interface.
• Self-Hosting: Nextcloud for full control.
• Ease of Use: Icedrive for simple official CLI.

How to Use Each with CLI

1. pCloud (pcloudcc)

Install via pkg or compile:

pkg install pcloudcc

Authenticate:

pcloudcc --username you@example.com --password YourPassword

Upload a file:

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

2. MEGA (mega-cmd)

Install from ports:

cd /usr/ports/net/mega-cmd  make install clean

Login and basic commands:

mega-login you@example.com YourPassword
mega-put local.txt /Root/
mega-get /Root/remote.txt .

3. Proton Drive (proton-drive-cli)

Install via pip (requires Python3):

pkg install python3 py38-pip
pip3 install proton-drive-cli

Authenticate interactively:

proton-drive login
proton-drive upload file.txt /

4. Filen (WebDAV/rclone)

Configure rclone:

rclone config
# Choose webdav, set url=https://webdav.filen.io, user/pass

Sync folder:

rclone sync ~/Documents filen:Backup

5. Tresorit (via rclone)

Tresorit supports rclone with “tresorit” remote:

rclone config
# new remote -> type tresorit -> follow link to authorize
rclone copy /local/path tresorit:FolderName

6. Icedrive (icedrive-cli)

Download binary or install via pkg:

pkg install icedrive-cli

Authenticate and use:

icedrive-cli login
icedrive-cli upload file.txt /MyDrive/

7. rclone (Multi-provider)

Install:

pkg install rclone

Configure:

rclone config
# follow prompts for any provider

Example syncing to Google Drive:

rclone sync ~/project gdrive:Projects

8. Dropbox CLI

Install:

pkg install py38-dropbox Python

Link account:

dropbox start -i
# visit URL, paste token

Sync:

dropbox filestatus ~/Dropbox

9. Nextcloud (WebDAV)

Mount via WebDAV:

pkg install davfs2
echo https://cloud.example.com/remote.php/webdav  ~/Nextcloud  davfs user,noauto  0  0 >> /etc/fstab
mount ~/Nextcloud

Typical Problems amp Troubleshooting

• Authentication Errors: Check credentials, two-factor tokens, and firewall rules.
• Missing Dependencies: Ensure pkg repository is up to date (pkg update).
• SSL Issues: Verify CA certificates (ca_root_nss).
• Mount Failures: Confirm FUSE or davfs2 module is loaded (kldload fuse).
• Slow Transfers: Adjust concurrency settings (rclone –transfers).
• File Name Encoding: Use UTF-8 locale (export LANG=en_US.UTF-8).

Conclusion

On FuryBSD, you have many CLI-friendly cloud storage options. For a standalone client, pCloud or MEGA are the quickest to deploy. For maximum privacy, choose Proton Drive or Tresorit. If you need multi-cloud convenience, rclone is indispensable. Evaluate free quotas, pricing, and encryption needs to decide which service aligns with your workflow. With the commands and tips above, integrating cloud storage into your FuryBSD environment is straightforward and powerful.