Best cloud storage services with CLI for Zenwalk Linux (formerly Minislack): (Tutorial)

Introduction

Zenwalk Linux (formerly Minislack) is a lightweight, performance-oriented distribution. When your data resides in the cloud, a reliable Command-Line Interface (CLI) client simplifies backups, synchronizations and scripting. This article explores the top cloud storage providers offering Linux CLI tools, details their pros and cons, and shows how to get started on Zenwalk.

Top Recommendations for Zenwalk Linux

• pCloud
• MEGA
• Proton Drive (via rclone)
• Filen
• Tresorit (via rclone)
• Icedrive (via rclone)
• Dropbox
• Backblaze B2

Comparison Table

How to Choose the Right Service

• Security: For zero-knowledge, end-to-end encryption choose MEGA, Filen, Proton Drive or Tresorit.
• Budget: Backblaze B2 and Icedrive offer the cheapest pay-as-you-go plans.
• Ease of Use: pCloud and MEGA provide first-class official Linux CLIs.
• Scripting Automation: rclone (for Proton, Tresorit, Icedrive) and b2 CLI (for Backblaze) excel in scripting.

Installing and Using CLIs on Zenwalk

1. pCloud (pcloudcc / pcloudcmd)

• Download the generic Linux binary from pCloud CLI page.
• Extract and install:

wget https://cdn.pcloud.com/pcloudcc_2.0.7-1_amd64.deb
dpkg -i pcloudcc_2.0.7-1_amd64.deb

• Authenticate and mount:

pcloudcc --auth
pcloudcc --mount /mnt/pcloud

• Common issues: missing FUSE. Install fuse and add user to fuse group.

2. MEGA (megacmd)

• Install from official repository:

wget https://mega.nz/linux/repo/GPG-KEY  apt-key add GPG-KEY
echo deb https://mega.nz/linux/repo ubuntu main  tee /etc/apt/sources.list.d/meganz.list
apt update  apt install megacmd

• Login and sync:

mega-login you@example.com your_password
mega-sync /home/user/folder /Root/Backup

• Typical problem: 402 Payment Required if you exceed quota.

3. Proton Drive (rclone)

• Install rclone:

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

• Configure Proton Drive:

rclone config
# Choose n for new remote, name proton
# Storage: protondrive
# Follow on-screen OAuth steps

• Usage example:

rclone ls proton:
rclone copy /data proton:/backup

4. Filen (filen-cli)

• Download AppImage or binary from Filen Downloads.
• Make executable and install:

chmod  x filen-cli-linux
mv filen-cli-linux /usr/local/bin/filen

• Initialize and login:

filen login
filen ls

5. Tresorit amp Icedrive (rclone)

• Both use rclone. Substitute protondrive in configs with tresorit or icedrive.
• See rclone documentation for providers.

6. Dropbox

• Install official headless client or dbxcli.
• For dbxcli:

wget https://github.com/dropbox/dbxcli/releases/download/v3.0.0/dbxcli_3.0.0_linux_amd64.tar.gz
tar xzf dbxcli_3.0.0_linux_amd64.tar.gz
mv dbxcli /usr/local/bin/
dbxcli login
dbxcli ls /

7. Backblaze B2

• Install official B2 CLI via pip:

pip install --upgrade b2
b2 authorize-account ACCOUNT_ID APPLICATION_KEY

• Create bucket and upload:

b2 create-bucket mybucket allPrivate
b2 upload-file mybucket /home/user/file.txt file.txt

Typical Problems amp Troubleshooting

• Missing FUSE dependencies: install fuse and add user to the fuse group.
• Quota exceeded: check your usage dashboard or upgrade plan.
• Authentication errors: ensure time is synced (ntpdate) and tokens are valid.
• Network issues: verify DNS, proxy settings, or firewall rules.
• rclone rate-limits: tune --transfers or --bwlimit.

Conclusion

For Zenwalk Linux users seeking robust CLI-driven cloud storage, pCloud and MEGA deliver the most seamless native clients. If zero-knowledge encryption is paramount, pair rclone with Proton Drive, Tresorit or Icedrive. For large archives and pay-as-you-go, Backblaze B2 is unbeatable. Filen offers end-to-end security via its dedicated CLI, while Dropbox remains a familiar choice with solid community tooling. Evaluate your security, budget, and scripting needs to choose the ideal solution.