Cloud storage with command-line interface (CLI) support is essential for power users and administrators running Paldo GNU/Linux. In this article, we review top cloud storage services offering a native or third-party CLI, compare their features, guide you in choosing the right one, and demonstrate practical usage examples plus typical pitfalls to avoid.
Top Cloud Storage Solutions for Paldo GNU/Linux
- pCloud
- MEGA
- Proton Drive
- Filen
- Tresorit
- Icedrive
- Dropbox (CLI via official tool)
- Google Drive (via rclone)
- Nextcloud (CLI client)
Comparison Table
| Service | Free Storage | End-to-End Encryption | Native CLI | Third-Party CLI | Pros | Cons | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| pCloud | 10 GB | No (client-side encryption add-on) | Yes (pcloudcc) | rclone | High speed, lifetime plans | Extra cost for encryption | pCloud |
| MEGA | 20 GB | Yes | Yes (MEGAcmd) | rclone | Strong privacy, chat integration | Bandwidth limits | MEGA |
| Proton Drive | 1 GB | Yes | Beta CLI (proton-drive-cli) | rclone (experimental) | Zero-knowledge by default | Limited storage free tier | Proton Drive |
| Filen | 10 GB | Yes | Yes (filen-cli) | rclone | Open source client | Smaller community | Filen |
| Tresorit | 3 GB | Yes | Yes (tresorit-cli) | rclone | Enterprise-grade security | Pricey | Tresorit |
| Icedrive | 10 GB | Yes | Community CLI (IceDriveCLI) | rclone | Modern UI, WebDAV | CLI not official | Icedrive |
| Dropbox | 2 GB | No | Yes (dropbox-cli) | rclone | Ubiquitous, stable | Limited free storage | Dropbox |
| Google Drive | 15 GB | No | No | rclone | Generous free tier | Proprietary API | rclone |
| Nextcloud | Self-hosted | Optional | Yes (nextcloud-client) | rclone | Full control, open source | Requires server | Nextcloud |
Which One to Choose?
- Security first: Choose Proton Drive, Tresorit or Filen if you need strict zero-knowledge encryption.
- Generous free storage: MEGA or Google Drive via rclone.
- Lifetime plans: pCloud or Icedrive for one-time payments.
- Self-hosting: Nextcloud if you run your own server.
Using Each Service with CLI on Paldo GNU/Linux
1. pCloud CLI (pcloudcc)
Install and authenticate:
# Install dependencies sudo paldo dnf install gcc make libcurl-devel # Clone and build git clone https://github.com/pcloudcom/cli.git cd cli make sudo make install # Authenticate (opens browser or prompt) pcloudcc -u your-email@example.com -p YourPassword
Common issues:
- “libcurl” missing: install
libcurl-devel. - Authentication errors: double-check credentials or 2FA requirement.
2. MEGA CMD
Install and login:
# Paldo may have package sudo paldo dnf install megacmd # Or build from source git clone https://github.com/meganz/MEGAcmd.git cd MEGAcmd ./configure make sudo make install # Login mega-login your-email@example.com YourPassword
Typical problems:
- Rate-limit: avoid rapid uploads/downloads.
- Token expired: re-run
mega-login.
3. Proton Drive CLI (proton-drive-cli)
Note: Beta software.
sudo paldo dnf install python3-pip pip3 install proton-drive-cli # Login proton-drive login
Watch out for:
- Beta bugs: check GitHub issues.
- API changes: may break CLI periodically.
4. Filen CLI
# Download binary wget https://github.com/filen-io/filen-cli/releases/latest/download/filen-linux-amd64 chmod x filen-linux-amd64 sudo mv filen-linux-amd64 /usr/local/bin/filen # Authenticate filen login
Problems:
- Wrong arch: ensure amd64 vs arm.
- Permission denied: use
chmod x.
5. Tresorit CLI
sudo paldo dnf install tresorit-cli # Setup login tresorit login tresorit sync --add ~/Tresor
Note:
- Enterprise accounts only.
- Occasional SSL certificate warnings.
6. Icedrive CLI
# Clone community CLI git clone https://github.com/IceDriveCLI/IceDriveCLI.git cd IceDriveCLI sudo python3 setup.py install # Login icedrive login
7. Dropbox CLI
sudo paldo dnf install python3-pip pip3 install dropbox # Link account dropbox start -i
8. Google Drive via rclone
sudo paldo dnf install go go install github.com/rclone/rclone@latest # Configure remote rclone config # Follow prompts: choose drive, authenticate in browser
Tip: Use rclone mount for FUSE integration.
9. Nextcloud CLI Client
sudo paldo dnf install nextcloud-client # Configure via GUI or: nextcloudcmd --silent --trust root_ca.crt ~/Nextcloud https://your.server/remote.php/dav/files/username/
Conclusion
Paldo GNU/Linux users have a wealth of CLI-compatible cloud storage choices. Assess your priorities—encryption, storage capacity, budget—and select accordingly. Integrating these services via scripts or cron jobs on Paldo will streamline backups and file synchronization seamlessly.
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