Best cloud storage services with CLI for PLD Linux Distribution: (Comparison)

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Introduction

PLD Linux Distribution offers a solid, enterprise-grade foundation for server and desktop deployments. When it comes to cloud storage, having a reliable command-line interface (CLI) can greatly streamline workflows, automations and backups. This article explores the top cloud storage providers with Linux CLI clients—covering pCloud, MEGA, Proton Drive, Filen, Tresorit, Icedrive—and adds two community favorites (Dropbox and rclone). We’ll compare features, recommend the best options for PLD Linux, explain how to install and use each CLI tool, and address typical problems.

Top Recommendations for PLD Linux

  • pCloud – High performance, unlimited traffic, zero-knowledge encryption (with a paid plan).
  • MEGA – Generous free tier, built-in end-to-end encryption.
  • Proton Drive – Fully private, GDPR-compliant, Swiss-based.
  • Tresorit – Enterprise-grade security, end-to-end encryption.
  • Icedrive – Modern UI/UX, limited free tier, zero-knowledge encryption.
  • Filen – Unlimited free storage (ad-supported), end-to-end encryption.
  • Dropbox – Ubiquitous ecosystem, official and third-party CLIs available.
  • rclone – Multi-cloud sync tool, supports dozens of back-ends including all above.

Feature Comparison Table

Service CLI Tool Official Link Free Tier Encryption Mount Support
pCloud pcloudcc / pcloud-cli pcloud.com 10 GB At-rest (paid), optional client-side Yes (FUSE)
MEGA megacmd mega.nz 20 GB End-to-end Yes (FUSE)
Proton Drive proton-drive-cli proton.me/drive 1 GB End-to-end Beta/Mount
Filen filen-cli filen.io Unlimited (ad-supported) End-to-end Yes (FUSE)
Tresorit tresorit-cli tresorit.com 3 GB End-to-end Yes (FUSE)
Icedrive icedrive icedrive.net 10 GB End-to-end Yes (FUSE)
Dropbox dropbox (official) / dropbox_uploader (third-party) dropbox.com 2 GB Server-side Yes (FUSE)
rclone rclone rclone.org Depends on remote Optional client-side Yes (FUSE)

Which One to Choose?

For professional use on PLD Linux, the key criteria are ease of installation, integration with scripts, security, and community support. If you need a polished, native solution, pCloud and MEGA readily stand out. For maximum privacy, Proton Drive and Tresorit are ideal. If you prefer an umbrella tool that works with dozens of services, rclone is unmatched.

Common Preparation on PLD Linux

  • Ensure FUSE is installed: 
    sudo dnf install fuse3 fuse3-libs
  • Enable EPEL or vendor repositories if needed for some CLIs.
  • Check architecture (x86_64 vs. aarch64) when downloading vendor binaries.

1. pCloud CLI

pCloud provides two CLI options: pcloudcc (mount client) and the official pcloud-cli (Python-based tool).

# From PLD repo (if available)
sudo dnf install pcloudcc pcloud-cli

# Or download and install manually
wget https://downloads.pcloud.com/cli/pcloudcc_2.1.0_linux_x86_64.deb
sudo rpm -i pcloudcc_2.1.0_linux_x86_64.deb

Basic usage:

# Log in
pcloudcc -u youremail@example.com -p YourPassword amp

# Mount to ~/pcloud
pcloudcc -u youremail@example.com -p YourPassword -m ~/pcloud

# Use pcloud-cli for file operations
pcloud-cli ls /
pcloud-cli upload ./file.txt /

Typical problems:

  • “FUSE: cannot open /dev/fuse”: install or load fuse3 modules.
  • Login errors: regenerate Application Keys in pCloud settings.

2. MEGA (megacmd)

# Add MEGA repo
sudo tee /etc/yum.repos.d/megacmd.repo ltltEOF
[megacmd]
name=MEGA CMD Repository
baseurl=https://megacmd.megafoundation.org/yum/
gpgcheck=1
gpgkey=https://mega.nz/keys/MEGA_signing.key
EOF

sudo dnf install megacmd

Basic usage:

# Open MEGA shell
mega-login youremail@example.com YourPassword
mega-ls /
mega-upload file.txt /Root
mega-mount ~/mega

Typical problems:

  • “FUSE: No such file or directory”: ensure your mount point exists and FUSE installed.
  • Session timeouts: re-authenticate with mega-login.

3. Proton Drive CLI

# Clone and install
git clone https://github.com/ProtonMail/proton-drive-cli.git
cd proton-drive-cli
sudo python3 setup.py install

Basic usage:

# Log in
proton-drive login

# List files
proton-drive ls

# Upload / download
proton-drive upload local.txt /
proton-drive download /remote.txt .

Typical problems:

  • “ModuleNotFoundError: requests”: install dependencies via pip3 install -r requirements.txt.
  • OAuth failures: ensure system clock is accurate.

4. Filen CLI

wget https://github.com/filen-io/filen-cli/releases/download/v1.0.2/filen-cli-linux-amd64.tar.gz
tar xzf filen-cli-linux-amd64.tar.gz
sudo mv filen /usr/local/bin/

Basic usage:

filen login
filen ls
filen upload file.zip /
filen download /file.zip .

Typical problems:

  • “Permission denied” when running: ensure executable bit is set (chmod x /usr/local/bin/filen).

5. Tresorit CLI

wget https://downloads.tresorit.com/cli/linux/tresorit-cli-latest.tar.gz
tar xzf tresorit-cli-latest.tar.gz
sudo cp tresorit /usr/local/bin/

Basic usage:

tresorit login
tresorit list
tresorit sync ~/myfolder /Tresorit/Sync

Typical problems:

  • “SSLHandshakeError”: install up-to-date OpenSSL libraries.

6. Icedrive CLI

wget https://icedrive.net/downloads/cli/icedrive-cli-linux.tar.gz
tar xzf icedrive-cli-linux.tar.gz
sudo mv icedrive /usr/local/bin/

Basic usage:

icedrive login
icedrive list
icedrive upload test.txt /Documents
icedrive mount ~/icedrive

Typical problems:

  • Mount failing: ensure FUSE is installed and mount point exists.

7. Dropbox CLI

# Official daemon
sudo dnf install python3-gpg                                     # if needed
wget -O dropbox.tar.gz https://www.dropbox.com/download?plat=lnx.x86_64
tar xzf dropbox.tar.gz -C ~
~/.dropbox-dist/dropboxd amp

# Or installer script
cd ~  dropbox start -i

Basic usage:

dropbox status
dropbox filestatus ~/Dropbox/file.txt
dropbox sharelink ~/Dropbox/file.txt

Typical problems:

  • “dbcli: command not found”: install python3-gpg or use dropbox_uploader.sh from GitHub.

8. rclone

rclone is a Swiss Army knife for syncing with dozens of cloud providers.

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

Configure remotes interactively:

rclone config
# Follow prompts to set up pcloud, mega, proton-drive, etc.

Basic usage:

rclone ls pcloud:
rclone copy -P localfile.txt mega:/
rclone mount filen: ~/filen --daemon

Typical problems:

  • “Failed to create file system”: missing FUSE or improper permissions.
  • Token expiration: delete and reconfigure the remote with rclone config.

Conclusion

For PLD Linux users craving CLI-driven cloud storage, pCloud and MEGA deliver robust, native tools Proton Drive and Tresorit focus on privacy rclone provides unmatched flexibility across providers. Evaluate free tiers, encryption needs, and FUSE support to pick the right solution. Follow the installation steps above, and you’ll have seamless cloud integration in no time.

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