Best cloud storage services with CLI for Springdale Linux (formerly PUIAS Linux): (Guide)

Introduction

Springdale Linux (formerly PUIAS Linux) is an enterprise‐grade, RHEL‐based distribution used in academic and research environments. Having reliable, secure cloud storage with a Command-Line Interface (CLI) client is a must for sysadmins and power users who prefer terminal workflows. This article reviews the top cloud storage providers that offer CLI tools on Linux, compares their key features, and shows you how to install and use each one on Springdale Linux. Services covered include:

• pCloud
• MEGA.nz
• Proton Drive
• Filen
• Tresorit
• Icedrive
• Dropbox (added)
• rclone (universal CLI)

Top Recommendation for Springdale Linux

For an RHEL‐based system like Springdale Linux, we recommend rclone as the universal CLI orchestrator. It supports almost all major cloud backends—including pCloud, MEGA, Proton Drive (beta), Filen, Tresorit (via WebDAV), Icedrive, Dropbox, Google Drive, and more—without the hassle of installing multiple proprietary binaries. If you prefer a single‐purpose client, pCloud offers a native RPM package and robust features.

Comparison Table

How to Choose the Right Service

• Security Needs: For zero-knowledge E2E encryption, consider Proton Drive or Tresorit.
• Storage Amount: MEGA.nz offers the largest bonus free tier pCloud and Icedrive are generous too.
• CLI Maturity: pCloud and MEGA have official, well-maintained CLI tools. Proton Drive and Filen are newer in CLI form.
• Integration: Use rclone if you need one tool for many providers or WebDAV compatibility.
• Pricing amp Add-ons: Check Crypto add-ons (pCloud Crypto), premium plans, and snapshot/versioning features.

CLI Installation amp Usage Examples

1. pCloud CLI

Install the RPM package from pCloud’s download page and start the daemon:

# Download and install
wget https://linux.pcloud.com/pcloudcc/rpm/pcloudcc-latest.rpm
dnf install ./pcloudcc-latest.rpm

# Authorize and run
pcloudcc --user your-email@example.com
# Follow browser link to authorize, then sync
pcloudcc --mount /mnt/pcloud
  

Typical problems:

• “TLS handshake” errors: install ca-certificates package.
• Mount fails: ensure fuse module is loaded (modprobe fuse).

2. MEGA.nz CLI (megacmd)

Install from Copr or build from source:

dnf copr enable megacmd/megacmd
dnf install megacmd

# Login and basic commands
mega-login your-email@example.com
mega-put /path/to/file /Root
mega-ls
mega-get /Root/file ~/Downloads
  

Troubleshooting:

• “SSL certificate” errors: update OpenSSL or disable proxy.
• “Storage quota exceeded”: check mega-quota.

3. Proton Drive CLI (Beta)

This CLI is community-maintained. Clone and install:

git clone https://github.com/proton-drive/cli.git
cd cli
make build
sudo mv proton-drive /usr/local/bin/

# Authenticate
proton-drive login
# Sync example
proton-drive sync /local/dir remote:/backup
  

Known issues:

• Rate limits: may hit API throttling.
• Incomplete E2E on Linux: check updates.

4. Filen CLI

# Download the latest binary
wget https://filen.io/download/cli_linux_amd64
chmod  x cli_linux_amd64
sudo mv cli_linux_amd64 /usr/local/bin/filen

# Usage
filen login
filen upload ~/test.txt /
filen list /
  

Issues:

• “Connection reset” behind proxy: set http_proxy.

5. Tresorit via WebDAV (rclone)

# Install rclone
dnf install rclone

# Configure WebDAV remote
rclone config
# Use service-type WebDAV, URL https://webdav.tresorit.com

# Mount or sync
rclone mount tresorit: /mnt/tresorit
rclone copy /local/folder tresorit:Backup
  

Common pitfalls:

• Timeouts: increase --timeout or --retries.

6. Icedrive CLI

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

icedrive-cli login
icedrive-cli upload myfile.txt /
icedrive-cli download /remote/file ./local
  

7. Dropbox CLI

Install Python client or from Copr:

dnf copr enable spotz/dropbox
dnf install dropbox-cli

# Authorize  start
dropbox-cli start
dropbox-cli status
  

8. rclone (Universal)

dnf install rclone

# Configure multiple providers
rclone config
# Example sync for pCloud:
rclone sync /local/path pcloud_remote:Backup

# Mount any remote
rclone mount mega_remote: /mnt/mega --daemon
  

Use rclone listremotes, rclone ls, rclone copy depending on use case.

Troubleshooting: check logs with -vv and adjust buffer size, timeouts, and retries.

Conclusion

Choosing the right CLI‐enabled cloud storage on Springdale Linux boils down to your workflow, security needs, and preferred tooling. For a single client, pCloud or MEGA provide polished RPM‐based tools. If you juggle multiple providers, rclone is unrivaled in flexibility. Always test authorization and mount setups, monitor quotas, and update your CLI binaries regularly to avoid API breaking changes.

Happy syncing!