Best cloud storage services with CLI for Parrot (formerly Parrot Security OS): (Comparison)

Introduction

Linux Parrot (formerly Parrot Security OS) is a Debian-based distribution optimized for security, development and privacy. While it includes powerful pentesting tools, many users need reliable cloud storage with a Command-Line Interface (CLI) to integrate backups, scripts and automation directly into their workflow. This article reviews the top cloud storage providers offering robust CLI support on Parrot OS, compares their features, recommends the best options, and shows how to install, configure and use each tool along with common troubleshooting tips.

Top Recommended Cloud Storage Solutions with CLI for Parrot OS

• pCloud
• MEGA
• Proton Drive
• Filen
• Tresorit
• Icedrive
• Rclone (multi-cloud)
• Dropbox
• Nextcloud

Comparison Table

Service	CLI Tool	Free Tier	Client-side Encryption	Linux Parrot Support	Link
pCloud	pcloudcc	10 GB	Yes (pCloud Crypto add-on)	Official Linux binary	pCloud
MEGA	megacli / megatools	20 GB	End-to-end	Packaged in Debian	MEGA
Proton Drive	rclone (plugin) / protondrive-cli	3 GB	End-to-end	Via rclone or community CLI	Proton Drive
Filen	filen-cli	5 GB	End-to-end	Official Linux	Filen
Tresorit	sync	3 GB	End-to-end	Official AppImage	Tresorit
Icedrive	icld	10 GB	End-to-end	Official CLI binary	Icedrive
Rclone	rclone	Depends on remote	Optional client-side	Native binary	Rclone
Dropbox	dropbox-cli	2 GB	No	Official Python script	Dropbox
Nextcloud	nextcloud-client	Self-hosted	Optional	Official .deb	Nextcloud

Which Service to Choose?

• Privacy and Encryption: Choose Tresorit, Proton Drive or Filen for strict E2EE.
• Generous Free Tier: MEGA and Icedrive offer 20 GB and 10 GB respectively.
• Multi-Cloud Management: Use Rclone to unify pCloud, MEGA, Proton, etc.
• Self-Hosting: Nextcloud gives full control at the cost of maintenance.
• Ease of Setup: pCloud, Icedrive and Dropbox have simple installers.

Installing and Using Each CLI on Parrot OS

1. pCloud CLI (pcloudcc)

pCloud’s official CLI can sync, upload or mount your pCloud drive.

Installation:

wget https://downloads.pcloud.com/ pcloudcc-linux-x64 
chmod  x pcloudcc-linux-x64 
sudo mv pcloudcc-linux-x64 /usr/local/bin/pcloudcc

Configuration Sync:

pcloudcc -u your-email@example.com -p yourpassword
pcloudcc -s /local/folder /remote/folder

Common Problems:

• Authentication fails – enable “Less secure apps” in account settings or use app password.
• Mount errors – install FUSE: sudo apt install fuse.

2. MEGA CLI (megatools / megacli)

MEGA provides megacmd or community megatools.

Installation:

sudo apt update
sudo apt install megatools
# or for official:
sudo apt install snapd  sudo snap install megacmd

Usage:

# Login
megareg --email you@domain.com --password P@ssw0rd
# Upload
megaput /path/to/file /Root
# Download
megaget /Root/file.ext /local/path

Common Problems:

• Rate limits – avoid too many parallel transfers.
• Invalid credentials – double-check email/password or use 2FA app passwords.

3. Proton Drive via Rclone

Proton Drive has no official Linux client yet but works with Rclone.

Installation:

curl https://rclone.org/install.sh  sudo bash

Configuration:

rclone config
# New remote: name=proton
# Type: protondrive
# follow prompts for client_id/secret or skip for public

Basic Commands:

rclone ls proton:
rclone copy ~/backup proton:Backups --progress

Common Problems:

• OAuth timeouts – ensure system clock is accurate.
• Missing plugin – upgrade rclone to latest version.

4. Filen CLI

Filen provides a dedicated binary filen.

Installation:

wget https://github.com/filen-io/filen-cli/releases/download/vX.Y/filen-cli-linux-amd64.zip
unzip filen-cli-linux-amd64.zip
sudo mv filen /usr/local/bin/

Usage:

filen login
filen upload /local/file.txt /
filen download file.txt ./ 

Common Problems:

• “Command not found” – ensure /usr/local/bin is in your PATH.
• Certificate errors – install ca-certificates.

5. Tresorit Sync App

Tresorit distributes an AppImage CLI and GUI.

Installation:

wget https://download.tresorit.com/linux/Tresorit-.AppImage
chmod  x Tresorit-.AppImage
./Tresorit-.AppImage

Usage via CLI (bundled in AppImage):

./Tresorit-.AppImage sync --status
./Tresorit-.AppImage sync dir /tresor/folder

Common Problems:

• Permission denied – run AppImage as your user, not root.
• Sync jumping – check file name special characters on Linux.

6. Icedrive CLI (icld)

Icedrive provides icld for Linux.

Installation:

wget https://github.com/IcedriveApp/icedrive-linux/releases/download/vX.Y/icld-linux-amd64.tar.gz
tar xzf icld-linux-amd64.tar.gz
sudo mv icld /usr/local/bin/

Usage:

icld auth login
icld upload /local/file /cloud/path
icld download cloud/path/file /local/dir

Common Problems:

• “Auth token expired” – re-run icld auth login.

7. Rclone (All-in-One)

Rclone supports over 40 cloud providers, including those above.

Installation (if not done above):

curl https://rclone.org/install.sh  sudo bash

Configure a remote:

rclone config
# Follow interactive menu to add any service

Sync example:

rclone sync ~/Documents remote:Backup --transfers=4 --checksum

Common Problems:

• Mount issues – install fuse3 and run with --vfs-cache-mode full.
• Authentication errors – refresh tokens via rclone config reconnect.

8. Dropbox CLI

Dropbox offers a Python-based CLI script.

Installation:

sudo apt install python3-gpg python3-distutils
wget -O dropbox.py https://www.dropbox.com/download?dl=packages/dropbox.py
chmod  x dropbox.py
sudo mv dropbox.py /usr/local/bin/dropbox

Usage:

dropbox start -i
dropbox status
dropbox stop

Common Problems:

• GPG error – install python3-gpg.
• Daemon not starting – run dropbox start -i manually.

9. Nextcloud Client

Nextcloud provides a .deb package for syncing.

Installation:

sudo apt update
sudo apt install nextcloud-desktop

Configuration:

nextcloud --help
# Launch GUI wizard or use WebDAV:
nextcloud --logwindow --confdir ~/.config/nextcloud --noninteractive 
    --url https://cloud.example.com --username user --password pass 
    --local /home/user/Nextcloud --remote /

Common Problems:

• SSL errors – install CA certs and ensure server URL is correct.
• Sync loops – check for conflicting file timestamps.

Conclusion

For Parrot OS users seeking CLI-driven cloud storage, each provider presents distinct strengths:

• pCloud and Icedrive for simplicity and local mounts.
• MEGA for the largest free allocation.
• Proton Drive, Tresorit and Filen for top-tier end-to-end encryption.
• Rclone as the universal Swiss Army knife to manage all providers.
• Dropbox and Nextcloud for familiar ecosystems and self-hosting.

Select the service that aligns with your privacy, budget and automation needs. By following the installation steps, CLI examples and troubleshooting tips outlined above, you can integrate cloud storage seamlessly into your Parrot OS environment.