Best cloud storage services with CLI for Vine Linux: (Guide)

Introduction

Vine Linux is a lightweight, stable distribution favored by enthusiasts in search of simplicity and performance. Integrating a reliable cloud storage solution with a command-line interface (CLI) is crucial for automating backups, scripting transfers, and working seamlessly on headless systems or remote servers. This article explores the best cloud storage providers offering native or community-driven CLI tools compatible with Vine Linux, including pCloud, MEGA, Proton Drive, Filen, Tresorit, Icedrive, and additional options. We provide a side-by-side comparison, usage examples, troubleshooting tips, and recommendations to help you choose and operate your preferred service effectively.

Top Recommended Services for Vine Linux

pCloud – Official pcloudcc daemon and CLI client
MEGA – Official megacmd toolkit
Proton Drive – proton-drive-cli (community and official)
Filen – filen-cli open source
Tresorit – Secure CLI via tresorit-cli
Icedrive – Official icedrive-cli
Dropbox (via rclone)
Nextcloud – nextcloud-client and nextcloudcmd
rclone – Swiss-army knife supporting 40 cloud backends

Comparison Table

Service	Free Storage	Encryption	Official CLI	Linux Compatibility	Link
pCloud	10 GB	Client-side (optional Crypto)	pcloudcc	Yes	pcloud.com
MEGA	20 GB	End-to-End	megacmd	Yes	mega.nz
Proton Drive	1 GB	End-to-End	proton-drive-cli	Yes	proton.me/drive
Filen	5 GB	End-to-End	filen-cli	Yes	filen.io
Tresorit	3 GB	End-to-End	tresorit-cli	Yes	tresorit.com
Icedrive	10 GB	Client-side (optional)	icedrive-cli	Yes	icedrive.net
Dropbox (via rclone)	2 GB	Transport TLS, at rest	rclone	Yes	dropbox.com
Nextcloud	Self-hosted	Depends on setup	nextcloud-client	Yes	nextcloud.com
rclone (multi-backend)	—	Depends on backend	rclone	Yes	rclone.org

Which Service to Choose?

For maximum free space: MEGA (20 GB) or pCloud (10 GB)
For privacy E2E encryption: Proton Drive, Tresorit, Filen
For broad backend support: rclone (integrates with all major clouds)
For self-hosting: Nextcloud
For simple mounting: Icedrive or pCloud

Installing Using Each CLI on Vine Linux

1. pCloud (pcloudcc)

Download the RPM or build from source:

sudo rpm -Uvh https://downloads.pcloud.com/pcloudcc/pcloudcc-4.0.1-1.x86_64.rpm

Authorize account:

pcloudcc --daemon -u you@example.com

Mount remote storage (requires fuse):

pcloudcc --mount /mnt/pcloud

2. MEGA (megacmd)

Install via AUR or download tarball:

sudo yum install mega-cmd

mega-login you@domain.com
mega-put backup.tar.gz /Root/Backups
mega-sync /home/user/Documents /Root/Documents

3. Proton Drive (proton-drive-cli)

Install via pip (Python 3 required):

pip3 install proton-drive-cli

Authenticate:

proton-drive login

Upload file:

proton-drive upload file.txt /Drive/Folder

4. Filen (filen-cli)

Download binary from GitHub:

wget https://github.com/filen-io/filen-cli/releases/download/v1.0.0/filen-cli-linux-amd64.zip
unzip filen-cli-linux-amd64.zip
sudo mv filen /usr/local/bin/

filen login
filen sync /local/path /remote/path

5. Tresorit (tresorit-cli)

Download official AppImage:

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

Use commands:

./tresorit-cli.AppImage sync start
./tresorit-cli.AppImage put file.txt /Tresorit/Folder

6. Icedrive (icedrive-cli)

Download binary:

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

icedrive login
icedrive mount ~/icedrive

7. Dropbox (via rclone)

Install rclone:

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

Configure remote:

rclone config
# choose dropbox, follow prompts

Use sync:

rclone sync /home/user/docs remote:Docs

8. Nextcloud

Install client:

sudo yum install nextcloud-client

Configure via GUI or:

nextcloudcmd ~/local-dir https://cloud.example.com/remote.php/webdav/

9. rclone (multi-backend)

Install:

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

Configure any backend:

rclone config
# follow wizard for Google Drive, pCloud, S3, etc.

Typical Problems Solutions

Authentication errors: Ensure system clock is correct (TLS), clear cached credentials (~/.config/…/cache), re-login.
FUSE permission denied: Add user to fuse group and enable user_allow_other in /etc/fuse.conf.
Slow transfers: Increase chunk size or parallel threads (e.g., rclone -P --transfers=16).
Missing dependencies: Check for libfuse, python3, curl, unzip, etc., install via yum or dnf.
AppImage not launching: Enable execution bit (chmod x) and install libfuse2 if required.

Conclusion

Choosing the right cloud storage CLI for Vine Linux depends on your priorities: free space, encryption, performance, or self-hosting. Services like MEGA, pCloud, and Icedrive excel in free storage and mounting, while Proton Drive, Tresorit, and Filen offer robust end-to-end encryption. For ultimate flexibility, rclone supports dozens of providers under a unified interface. Follow the installation and usage examples above, and consult the troubleshooting tips to ensure smooth operation. By integrating these CLI tools into your scripts and workflows, you can achieve reliable, automated backups and secure file management on Vine Linux.