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

Introduction

NuTyX is a source-based Linux distribution known for its flexibility and minimal footprint. For many administrators and power users, managing cloud storage directly from the command line boosts productivity and integrates seamlessly into scripts and automation. This article reviews the best cloud storage services offering robust CLI support on NuTyX, compares their features, guides you through installation and usage, and helps you choose the one that fits your workflow.

Why Choose Cloud Storage with CLI

• Automation: Schedule backups and batch uploads via cron or systemd timers.
• Low Overhead: No GUI dependencies—ideal for servers and headless setups.
• Scriptable: Integrate into custom scripts, DevOps pipelines, or deployment workflows.
• Advanced Control: Fine-grained options for sync, encryption, bandwidth throttling, etc.

Top Cloud Storage Services for NuTyX

• pCloud
• MEGA
• Proton Drive
• Filen
• Tresorit
• Icedrive
• Nextcloud (self-hosted)
• Google Drive (gdrive CLI)

Comparison Table

Which One to Choose?

Your choice depends on:

• Privacy Encryption: Proton Drive, Tresorit, pCloud Crypto
• Free Storage: MEGA (20 GB), Icedrive amp Filen (10 GB)
• Budget: pCloud, Filen and Icedrive offer competitive mid-range pricing
• Self-Hosting: Nextcloud for maximum control
• Third-Party Ecosystem: Google Drive via gdrive or rclone

Using Each Service with CLI on NuTyX

pCloud

Install the official CLI daemon (pcloudcc) and the sync tool (pcloudcmd):

# Download binary or build from source
wget https://github.com/pcloudcom/console-client/releases/download/v2.4.3/pcloudcc-linux-x86_64.zip
unzip pcloudcc-linux-x86_64.zip
chmod  x pcloudcc pcloudcmd

# Start the daemon in background
./pcloudcc --daemonize

# Log in
./pcloudcc --auth your-email your-password

# List files
./pcloudcmd ls /

Typical issues:

• Daemon fails if dependencies (libcurl, libsqlite3) are missing.
• Session tokens expire re-authenticate after major upgrades.

MEGA

Install MEGAcmd:

# Download and install
wget https://mega.nz/linux/MEGAsync/Nux/megacmd-Debian_10.0_amd64.deb
ar x megacmd-.deb data.tar.xz
tar -xf data.tar.xz -C /usr/local

# Authenticate
mega-login your-email your-password

# Sync a folder
mega-sync /home/user/photos /Photos

Common problems:

• Lock files if process is killed – remove ~/.megaCmd/megacmd.socket.lock.
• Rate limits on free accounts.

Proton Drive

Use the community CLI from PyPI:

# Install prerequisites
sudo pip install proton-drive-cli

# Login flow (opens browser)
proton-drive-cli login

# List drives
proton-drive-cli list

# Upload a file
proton-drive-cli upload ./report.pdf /MyDrive/Reports

Troubleshooting:

• OAuth errors if requests or keyring versions mismatch.
• Token refresh may need manual intervention.

Filen

Filen CLI is available via Python:

# Install filen-cli
sudo pip install filen-cli

# Authenticate
filen login

# Upload directory
filen upload ./project /Backups/project

Notes:

• Check you have cryptography Python library installed.
• Limits on simultaneous transfers for free accounts.

Tresorit

Community CLI:

# Clone and build
git clone https://github.com/TreZorit/tresorit-cli.git
cd tresorit-cli
make  sudo make install

# Initialize Tresor
tresorit-cli init --email you@domain.com

# Sync local to remote
tresorit-cli sync /home/user/docs work-docs

Watch out for:

• Frequent API changes requiring CLI updates.
• File path limits on older kernels.

Icedrive

Install the official CLI:

# Download binary from releases
wget https://github.com/Icedrive/Icedrive-CLI/releases/download/v1.0.3/icedrive-linux-x86_64.tar.gz
tar -xzf icedrive-linux-x86_64.tar.gz
sudo mv icedrive /usr/local/bin/

# Authenticate
icedrive auth login your-email

# Mount drive via FUSE
icedrive mount ~/Icedrive

Be aware:

• FUSE dependencies: libfuse2 or libfuse3.
• Unmount with fusermount -u ~/Icedrive.

Nextcloud (Self-Hosted)

Use the official nextcloudcmd client:

# Install client
sudo aptitude install nextcloud-client

# Sync to local folder
nextcloudcmd ~/Nextcloud https://cloud.example.com/remote.php/webdav

Typical issues:

• SSL certificate errors—add your CA to /etc/ssl/certs.
• WebDAV timeouts—tune --max-counter options.

Google Drive (gdrive CLI)

Third-party gdrive tool:

# Download and install
wget -O gdrive https://github.com/prasmussen/gdrive/releases/download/2.1.0/gdrive-linux-x64
chmod  x gdrive  sudo mv gdrive /usr/local/bin/

# Authenticate (opens browser)
gdrive about

# Upload a file
gdrive upload --parent [folderID] report.pdf

Notes:

• Rate limits and quota errors on free accounts.
• Folder IDs needed for organization—use gdrive list.

Common Issues and Troubleshooting

• Missing libraries: Always install dependencies like libcurl, libsqlite3, FUSE.
• Authentication failures: Re-run login commands, clear token caches (~/.config or ~/.cache).
• Mounting errors: Ensure FUSE is enabled in your kernel and user is in fuse group.
• Rate limits: For free tiers, avoid mass parallel uploads throttle with CLI flags.
• Session timeouts: Schedule periodic re-authentication or token refresh scripts.

Conclusion

For NuTyX users seeking a reliable, scriptable cloud solution, pCloud and MEGA excel in free storage and mature CLIs. If privacy is paramount, Proton Drive and Tresorit offer end-to-end encryption. For complete control, Nextcloud is unbeatable. And for multi-service workflows, combining rclone with any of these backends gives you maximum flexibility. Evaluate your capacity needs, encryption requirements, and budget to make the optimal choice—and enjoy seamless cloud integration on your NuTyX system.