Best cloud storage services with CLI for Parted Magic: (Comparison)

Best Cloud Storage with CLI for Linux Parted Magic

Leveraging cloud storage via command-line on Parted Magic can streamline backups, automate file transfers, and integrate seamlessly into scripts. This article reviews top cloud storage providers with robust CLI tools, compares their features, and guides you through installation, usage, and troubleshooting.

Why CLI Cloud Storage on Parted Magic?

• Minimal GUI environment: Parted Magic focuses on disk tasks CLI tools avoid installing bulky desktop clients.
• Scripting automation: Automate backups, snapshots, and sync tasks via shell scripts.
• Resource constraints: Lightweight CLI clients consume minimal memory and disk space.

Selection Criteria

• Official or well-maintained CLI tool
• Strong encryption and zero-knowledge options
• Ease of setup on minimal Linux
• Cross-platform consistency (if you use other OS)
• Pricing and free tier limits

Top Recommended Providers

• pCloud
• MEGA
• Proton Drive
• Filen
• Tresorit
• Icedrive
• Rclone (multi-backend)
• Backblaze B2
• Dropbox (via Dropbox-Uploader)

Comparison Table

Provider	CLI Tool	Encryption	Free Tier	Link
pCloud	pcloudcc	Client-side (pCloud Crypto addon)	10 GB	pCloud.com
MEGA	megacmd	End-to-end	20 GB	mega.nz
Proton Drive	proton-drive-cli	Zero-knowledge	1 GB	proton.me/drive
Filen	filen-cli	End-to-end	5 GB	filen.io
Tresorit	tresorit-cli	End-to-end	3 GB	tresorit.com
Icedrive	icy	Crypto client-side	10 GB	icedrive.net
Rclone	rclone	Optional client-side	Depends on backend	rclone.org
Backblaze B2	b2 (official) / rclone	Server-side	10 GB	backblaze.com
Dropbox	Dropbox-Uploader	Server-side	2 GB	GitHub

Which One to Choose?

Choosing the right service depends on your priorities:

• Security/Privacy: Proton Drive, Tresorit, MEGA
• Free space: MEGA, Icedrive, pCloud
• Multi-cloud flexibility: Rclone
• Budget backups: Backblaze B2 (low cost per GB)
• Open-source integration: Dropbox-Uploader, rclone

Using Each Service in CLI

1. pCloud (pcloudcc)

Install:

wget https://downloads.pcloud.com/pcloudcc/pcloudcc-linux-64bit.zip
unzip pcloudcc-linux-64bit.zip
chmod  x pcloudcc
sudo mv pcloudcc /usr/local/bin/

Login and mount:

pcloudcc -u user@domain.com -p YOUR_PASSWORD --mount /mnt/pcloud

Typical issues: Ensure FUSE is installed (sudo apt install fuse), check permissions on mount point.

2. MEGA (megacmd)

Install:

sudo apt-key adv --keyserver keyserver.ubuntu.com --recv-keys A6B9CAAF
sudo sh -c echo deb https://mega.nz/linux/MEGAsync/xUbuntu_20.04/ ./ > /etc/apt/sources.list.d/mega.list
sudo apt update
sudo apt install megacmd

Login and usage:

mega-login you@email.com YOUR_PASSWORD
mega-mkdir /Root/backup
mega-put /path/to/localfile /Root/backup/
mega-sync /path/to/folder /Root/remoteFolder

Troubleshoot: Check API limits use mega-log for detailed logs.

3. Proton Drive (proton-drive-cli)

Install (via pip):

sudo apt update
sudo apt install python3-pip
pip3 install proton-drive-cli

Initialize and login:

proton-drive login
proton-drive upload --path /local/folder --remote-folder /Drive/Backup

Issues: May require 2FA code run proton-drive logout and re-login if token expires.

4. Filen (filen-cli)

Download and install:

curl -sL https://github.com/Filen-Files/filen-cli/releases/download/v0.1.0/filen-cli_linux_amd64.tar.gz  tar xz
sudo mv filen /usr/local/bin/

Configure and upload:

filen login
filen upload --local /path/to/data --remote /MyFilen/backup

Common error: “Unauthorized” means expired token—run filen login again.

5. Tresorit (tresorit-cli)

Install:

curl -fsS https://get.tresorit.com/linux/cli/install.sh  sudo bash

Usage:

tresorit login
tresorit sync create local_folder Tresorit/Backup
tresorit sync start local_folder

Problems: FUSE issues—ensure tresorit-fuse is running, check /var/log/tresorit.log.

6. Icedrive (icy)

Install:

wget https://github.com/icedriveapp/cli/releases/download/v1.2.0/icy-linux-x64.tar.gz
tar xzf icy-linux-x64.tar.gz
sudo mv icy /usr/local/bin/

Authenticate and mount:

icy auth
icy mount /mnt/icedrive

Fix: If mount fails, run fusermount -u /mnt/icedrive and retry.

7. Rclone (multi-backend)

Install:

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

Configure any service:

rclone config
# Follow prompts to add pcloud, mega, backblaze, dropbox, etc.
rclone sync /local/folder remote:backup

Note: Rclone offers chunked transfers, encryption, amp scheduling via cron. See official docs.

8. Backblaze B2 (b2 CLI)

Install official B2 CLI:

pip3 install b2

Authorize and upload:

b2 authorize-account YOUR_KEY_ID YOUR_APP_KEY
b2 create-bucket my-bucket allPrivate
b2 upload-file my-bucket ./localfile.txt remotefile.txt

Tip: Use rclone for multi-cloud with B2 support.

9. Dropbox (Dropbox-Uploader)

Install:

git clone https://github.com/andreafabrizi/Dropbox-Uploader.git
cd Dropbox-Uploader
chmod  x dropbox_uploader.sh
sudo mv dropbox_uploader.sh /usr/local/bin/dropbox_uploader

Initialize and upload:

dropbox_uploader
# Follow prompts to grant API access
dropbox_uploader upload /path/to/file /Apps/MyApp/file

Limits: API rate limits may require batching large sync jobs.

Typical Problems Troubleshooting

• FUSE mount failures: Ensure fuse package is installed and user is in fuse group.
• Token expiration: Most services issue short-lived tokens. Re-login or refresh credentials periodically.
• Network timeouts: Increase retry limits or chunk sizes in CLI config files.
• Permissions: Mount points must be owned or writable by the mounting user.
• API limits: Split large operations into smaller batches or schedule during off-peak hours.

Conclusion

On Parted Magic, CLI cloud storage unlocks automation and lightweight workflows. MEGA and pCloud shine for generous free space, Proton Drive and Tresorit excel at privacy, while Rclone provides universal backend support. Backblaze B2 offers budget-friendly archival, and Dropbox-Uploader covers legacy Dropbox. Evaluate your encryption needs, free tier limits, and scripting requirements to choose the best fit.