Best cloud storage services with CLI for OSMC (formerly Raspbmc): (Tutorial)

Best Cloud Storage with CLI for Linux OSMC (formerly Raspbmc)

Running OSMC on a Raspberry Pi often means managing media libraries, backups and log files on the same low-power device. A command-line interface (CLI) cloud storage solution lets you automate uploads, mounts and syncs without a GUI. Below we explore the top services—pCloud, MEGA, Proton Drive, Filen, Tresorit and Icedrive—plus how to use them on OSMC’s ARM architecture.

Top Recommendations for OSMC

• pCloud – Official ARM CLI client, 10 GB free, optional lifetime plans
• MEGA – Official mega-cmd, end-to-end encryption, 20 GB free
• Icedrive – Modern UI, native CLI (ARM builds available), 10 GB free
• Proton Drive – Privacy-focused, use via rclone
• Filen – Secure cloud, CLI via rclone
• Tresorit – Enterprise-grade encryption, Linux CLI

Comparison Table

Which One to Choose?

• If you need official ARM support: pCloud, MEGA, Icedrive.
• If encryption is top priority: MEGA, Proton Drive (via rclone), Tresorit.
• If you’re on a budget: pCloud free 10 GB affordable lifetime, MEGA 20 GB free.
• If you want easy rclone integration: Proton Drive, Filen, any S3-compatible remote.

How to Use Each with CLI (Examples Common Issues)

pCloud

pCloud offers pcloudcc, an official ARM-compatible client that can mount or sync folders.

Install and mount:

sudo apt-get update
wget https://downloads.pcloud.com/pcloudcc_2.0.1_armhf.deb
sudo dpkg -i pcloudcc_2.0.1_armhf.deb
sudo apt-get -f install   # resolve dependencies if any

# Mount remote storage to /mnt/pcloud
pcloudcc --user your_email@example.com --pass your_password --mountpoint /mnt/pcloud

Common issues:

• “FUSE: bad mount point” → ensure /mnt/pcloud exists and is owned by osmc.
• Password prompts hanging → pass credentials via flags or use environment variables to avoid interactive mode.

MEGA (mega-cmd)

mega-cmd provides a full shell and background sync on ARM.

sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install mega-cmd

# Login
mega-login your_email@example.com your_password

# Sync a folder
mega-sync /home/osmc/Videos /Root/Videos

Common issues:

• Sync stops but process remains → use mega-sync --remove to reset.
• SSL errors → update system CA certificates: sudo update-ca-certificates.

Icedrive

Icedrive publishes CLI binaries for ARM. If you have trouble, use rclone’s icedrive backend.

# Download and install (example URL, check official site)
wget https://cdn.icedrive.net/linux-arm/icedrive-cli-latest.tar.gz
tar -xzvf icedrive-cli-latest.tar.gz
sudo mv icedrive /usr/local/bin/

# Authenticate
icedrive auth login

# List contents
icedrive fs ls /

Common issues:

• “Permission denied” → ensure binary is executable: chmod x /usr/local/bin/icedrive.
• Login token expires → re-run auth login.

Proton Drive (via rclone)

Proton has no official Linux CLI yet, but rclone supports it.

sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install rclone

# Configure Proton Drive remote
rclone config
  n) New remote
  name> proton
  Storage> Proton Drive
  Follow interactive OAuth steps

# List root files
rclone ls proton:

Common issues:

• OAuth callback fails on headless → use rclone authorize “proton” on desktop, then copy token.
• Rate limits → add --tpslimit 1 to operations.

Filen (via rclone)

Filen also integrates with rclone as “filen”:

sudo apt-get install rclone

# Configure Filen
rclone config
  n) New remote
  name> filen
  Storage> Filen
  Enter API key from your Filen dashboard

# Sync a folder
rclone sync /home/osmc/Backups filen:Backups

Common issues:

• “unauthorized” → re-generate API key on filen.io.
• Large files timeout → add --timeout 10m.

Tresorit

Tresorit offers a Linux CLI for business users. ARM builds may not be officially published—if missing, use rclone’s S3 or WebDAV interface.

# Official CLI (x64 example)
wget https://download.tresorit.com/linux/tresorit-cli-latest-linux-x64.tar.gz
tar -xzvf tresorit-cli-.tar.gz
sudo mv tresorit /usr/local/bin/

# Login and sync
tresorit login
tresorit sync /home/osmc/Documents /Tresorit/Projects

Common issues:

• ARM binary not available → use rclone config with Tresorit’s WebDAV endpoint: https://webdav.tresorit.com.
• TLS errors → install libcurl4-openssl-dev and restart.

Conclusion

For OSMC on Raspberry Pi, pCloud and mega-cmd lead in ease of installation and ARM compatibility. If you prefer open-source flexibility, rclone unlocks Proton Drive, Filen and other backends. Icedrive is a newcomer with native CLI, while Tresorit caters to enterprise encryption needs. Choose based on storage size, encryption level and whether an official ARM CLI is required.