Best cloud storage services with CLI for Sabayon (formerly Sabayon Linux, before that RR4 Linux and RR64 Linux): (Guide)

Introduction

Sabayon Linux (formerly RR4 Linux and RR64 Linux) is a rolling-release Gentoo-based distribution that appeals to power users seeking both flexibility and performance. When it comes to cloud storage integration on Sabayon, a robust command-line interface (CLI) can make file synchronization, backups and remote management seamless. In this article we review the top cloud storage providers offering CLI support on Linux, compare their features, and provide step-by-step usage examples and troubleshooting tips.

Comparison Table

Service	Free Tier	Client-Side Encryption	Official CLI	Linux Support	Link
pCloud	10 GB	Optional (pCrypt)	Yes (pcloudcc)	Full	pcloud.com
Mega	20 GB	End-to-end	Yes (megacmd)	Full	mega.nz
Proton Drive	1 GB	End-to-end	Community via rclone	Beta	proton.me/drive
Filen	10 GB	End-to-end	Yes	Full	filen.io
Tresorit	3 GB	End-to-end	Yes (tresorit-cli)	Full	tresorit.com
Icedrive	10 GB	Optional	Via rclone	Full	icedrive.net
Dropbox	2 GB	No	Yes	Full	dropbox.com
Rclone	N/A	Depends on backend	Yes	Full	rclone.org

Which One to Choose?

Privacy Encryption: If zero-knowledge encryption is mandatory, choose Mega, Tresorit or Filen.
Storage Size: For large free quotas, Mega’s 20 GB or Icedrive’s 10 GB are attractive.
Ease of Use: pCloud and Mega provide polished native CLIs. Proton Drive is still maturing on Linux.
Multi-Cloud Management: Use Rclone to unify all your accounts under one tool.
Enterprise Features: Tresorit offers advanced sharing controls and compliance tools.

Installation and CLI Usage

1. pCloud

Install the official pCloud command-line client (pcloudcc) from Sabayon’s portage or precompiled binaries:

sudo equo install pcloudcc
# or from binary:
wget https://download.pcloud.com/pcloudcc.deb
sudo dpkg -i pcloudcc.deb

Basic commands:

# Login
pcloudcc -u your-email -p your-password
# List remote
pcloudcc ls /
# Upload a file
pcloudcc upload local.txt /remote-folder/
# Download a folder
pcloudcc download /remote-folder /home/user/local-copy

2. Mega (megacmd)

Use the official megacmd package:

sudo equo install megacmd

Typical operations:

# Start the daemon
mega-cmd-server 
mega-login your-email your-password
# List root directory
mega-ls /
# Upload
mega-put file.zip /Backup/
# Download
mega-get /Backup/file.zip ~/Downloads/

3. Proton Drive (via Rclone)

Proton Drive does not yet ship an official CLI. You can use rclone:

sudo equo install rclone
rclone config
# Choose new remote, name it proton, select protondrive
# Follow interactive prompts to authenticate

Usage:

# List files
rclone ls proton:
# Sync local to remote
rclone sync ~/Documents proton:DocsBackup

4. Filen

Download the official Linux client from filen.io:

wget https://download.filen.io/filen-cli.tar.gz
tar xzf filen-cli.tar.gz
sudo mv filen /usr/local/bin/

# Authenticate
filen login
# Upload
filen upload myfile.txt /
# Download
filen download /myfile.txt .

5. Tresorit

Install the official CLI (tresorit-cli):

wget https://download.tresorit.com/linux/tresorit-cli.tar.gz
tar xzf tresorit-cli.tar.gz
sudo ./install.sh

# Login
tresorit login
# Sync a local folder
tresorit sync ~/Work Tz://Work
# List syncs
tresorit status

6. Icedrive (via Rclone)

Icedrive provides no official CLI but is supported by rclone:

sudo equo install rclone
rclone config
# Choose new remote, name icedrive, type icedrive
# Enter API key or follow instructions

# Mount remote as FUSE
rclone mount icedrive: ~/IcedriveMount --daemon
# Copy files
rclone copy ~/Backup icedrive:Backups

7. Dropbox

Official CLI with Python script:

sudo equo install dropbox-cli
dropbox start -i

# Status
dropbox status
# Upload
cp test.pdf ~/.dropbox-dist/dropboxd/Dropbox/

Typical Problems Troubleshooting

FUSE mount fails: Ensure fuse kernel module is loaded and permissions are correct. Run sudo modprobe fuse and add your user to the fuse group.
Library errors: Missing dependencies are common with binaries. Use ldd on the client binary to identify missing .so files.
Authentication hangs: For OAuth flows (rclone, Proton Drive), ensure you have a browser installed or use headless mode with rclone authorize.
Bandwidth limits: Some providers throttle large transfers. Use CLI flags to limit bandwidth, e.g., rclone --bwlimit 1M copy ….
Sync conflicts: Enable conflict resolution in official CLIs or use Rclone’s --backup-dir option to preserve older versions.

Conclusion

Sabayon Linux users have a range of cloud storage solutions with mature CLI support. For native tools, Mega and pCloud deliver polished experiences. If encryption and enterprise-grade controls matter, Tresorit or Filen are top picks. For multi-cloud flexibility, Rclone unifies services under one command set. Choose based on free tier, encryption requirements and CLI features to streamline backups, syncing and remote file management on your Sabayon system.