Best cloud storage services with CLI for Void: (Comparison)

Best Cloud Storage Solutions with CLI Support for Void Linux

Void Linux users who prefer command-line interfaces (CLI) for automating backups, scripting transfers or integrating cloud drives into shell workflows need reliable tools. This article covers the top cloud storage providers offering CLI clients, compares their features, helps you choose the right one, and shows you how to install and use each on Void Linux. We also discuss typical problems and troubleshooting tips.

Top Cloud Storage Providers for Void Linux

• pCloud – Secure, Swiss-based storage with a native CLI (pcloudcc).
• MEGAcmd – Official CLI for MEGA cloud.
• Proton Drive – Privacy-focused accessible via rclone.
• Filen – Zero-knowledge cloud with filen-cli.
• Tresorit – Enterprise-grade encryption, official CLI per their docs.
• Icedrive – Drive with in-browser previews, community CLI at github.com/Icedrive/icedrive-cli.
• rclone – Universal sync tool supporting dozens of backends including Google Drive and Dropbox.
• Dropbox (via rclone)
• Google Drive (via rclone)

Comparison Table

Which One Should You Choose?

Choosing the right CLI-friendly cloud storage depends on:

• Privacy Encryption: Proton Drive, Tresorit and Filen offer zero-knowledge E2EE. pCloud and Icedrive have optional client-side encryption modules.
• Cost and Storage Needs: MEGA gives 20 GB free, pCloud 10 GB with lifetime buys Icedrive and Filen start at 10 GB free.
• CLI Maturity: MEGAcmd and pcloudcc are official and battle-tested. rclone works everywhere but setup can be generic.
• Integration: If you need WebDAV or FUSE mounts, Icedrive and pCloud excel. For automation and scripting across multiple backends, rclone is unbeatable.

How to Install and Use Each CLI on Void Linux

1. pCloud (pcloudcc)

Install via binary or compile:

# install prerequisites
sudo xbps-install -Sy gcc git make libcurl-devel libssl-devel
# clone and build
git clone https://github.com/pcloudcom/console-client.git
cd console-client
./install.sh
# or download a release binary and place in /usr/local/bin

Authenticate and mount:

pcloudcc -u your@email.com -p yourpassword
pcloudcc -m ~/pcloud

2. MEGAcmd

Install from Void repository or build from source:

sudo xbps-install -Sy megacmd
# or build:
git clone https://github.com/meganz/MEGAcmd.git
cd MEGAcmd/src
./configure
make
sudo make install

Login and usage:

mega-login your@email.com YourPassword
mega-ls /Root
mega-sync /home/user/mega /Root

3. Proton Drive (via rclone)

Install rclone:

sudo xbps-install -Sy rclone

Configure Proton Drive remote:

rclone config
# choose n for new remote
# name: proton
# type: protondrive
# follow on-screen auth URL

Sync example:

rclone sync ~/Documents proton:/MyDocs

4. Filen (filen-cli)

Clone and install:

sudo xbps-install -Sy git go
git clone https://github.com/filen/filen-cli.git
cd filen-cli
go build -o filen
sudo mv filen /usr/local/bin/

Login and basic commands:

filen login your@email.com
filen upload ~/backup.tar.gz /
filen ls /

5. Tresorit CLI

Download the official Linux binary from the Tresorit site:

wget https://download.tresorit.com/linux/TresoritCLI.tar.gz
tar xzf TresoritCLI.tar.gz
sudo mv tresorit ~/.local/bin/

Authenticate and mount:

tresorit --login
tresorit --mount ~/tresorit-drive

6. Icedrive CLI

Install icedrive-cli from GitHub:

sudo xbps-install -Sy git python3-pip
git clone https://github.com/Icedrive/icedrive-cli.git
cd icedrive-cli
pip3 install .

Usage example:

icedrive login
icedrive ls /
icedrive download /file.txt ~/Downloads/

7. rclone (for Dropbox, Google Drive, and others)

sudo xbps-install -Sy rclone
rclone config
# follow prompts to add dropbox or drive remote

Sync example:

rclone copy ~/Pictures mydrive:/Pictures --progress

Common Issues and Troubleshooting

• Authentication Errors: Ensure time is synced (ntpd), tokens have correct scopes, and 2FA is configured if required.
• FUSE Mount Failures: Install fuse and fuse3 packages, add your user to fuse group, enable /dev/fuse.
• Rate Limits Quotas: Watch your provider’s API limits. rclone’s --tpslimit flag can help.
• Library Dependencies: On musl-based Void installs you may need glibc-compat or static binaries for some CLIs.
• Large File Transfers: Use chunked uploads (MEGAcmd does this automatically), or split big archives.

Conclusion

Void Linux’s flexibility and minimalist approach pairs well with CLI-based cloud storage tools. For pure CLI stability, MEGAcmd and pcloudcc offer official, robust clients. If privacy is paramount, choose Proton Drive via rclone, Tresorit or Filen. For a universal multi-cloud solution, rclone bridges dozens of services. Evaluate your storage needs, encryption requirements and automation goals, then pick the tool that best integrates into your Void Linux workflows.