Termux:API

Access Android functions from Termux

Expose basic Android functionality like sending SMS or accessing GPS data to the
com.termux app. This is an add-on which requires that the main Termux app is
installed to use.

* Read and send sms messages from your terminal.
* Access device GPS location sensor from scripts.
* Pipe the result of commands into the device text-to-speech engine.
* Vibrate the device when something interesting happens.
* Access the system clipboard from shell scripts.
* List contacts from the system contact list.

Besides installing this app an additional package is required to install inside
Termux:

$ apt install termux-api

License: GNU General Public License v3.0 only
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Versions

Although APK downloads are available below to give you the choice, you should be aware that by installing that way you will not receive update notifications and it's a less secure way to download. We recommend that you install the F-Droid client and use that.

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Version 0.50.1 (51) suggested Added on Jan 05, 2022

arm64-v8a armeabi-v7a x86 x86_64

This version requires Android 7.0 or newer.

It is built by F-Droid and guaranteed to correspond to this source tarball.
Permissions
- access approximate location only in the foreground
  
  This app can get your approximate location from location services while the app is in use. Location services for your device must be turned on for the app to get location.
- access precise location only in the foreground
  
  This app can get your precise location from location services while the app is in use. Location services for your device must be turned on for the app to get location. This may increase battery usage.
- view network connections
  
  Allows the app to view information about network connections such as which networks exist and are connected.
- view Wi-Fi connections
  
  Allows the app to view information about Wi-Fi networking, such as whether Wi-Fi is enabled and name of connected Wi-Fi devices.
- access body sensors (like heart rate monitors)
  
  Allows the app to access data from sensors that monitor your physical condition, such as your heart rate.
- directly call phone numbers
  
  Allows the app to call phone numbers without your intervention. This may result in unexpected charges or calls. Note that this doesn't allow the app to call emergency numbers. Malicious apps may cost you money by making calls without your confirmation.
- take pictures and videos
  
  This app can take pictures and record videos using the camera while the app is in use.
- connect and disconnect from Wi-Fi
  
  Allows the app to connect to and disconnect from Wi-Fi access points and to make changes to device configuration for Wi-Fi networks.
- control Near Field Communication
  
  Allows the app to communicate with Near Field Communication (NFC) tags, cards, and readers.
- read call log
  
  This app can read your call history.
- read your contacts
  
  Allows the app to read data about your contacts stored on your phone. Apps will also have access to the accounts on your phone that have created contacts. This may include accounts created by apps you have installed. This permission allows apps to save your contact data, and malicious apps may share contact data without your knowledge.
- read phone status and identity
  
  Allows the app to access the phone features of the device. This permission allows the app to determine the phone number and device IDs, whether a call is active, and the remote number connected by a call.
- read your text messages (SMS or MMS)
  
  This app can read all SMS (text) messages stored on your phone.
- run at startup
  
  Allows the app to have itself started as soon as the system has finished booting. This can make it take longer to start the phone and allow the app to slow down the overall phone by always running.
- record audio
  
  This app can record audio using the microphone while the app is in use.
- request delete packages
  
  Allows an application to request deletion of packages.
- request install packages
  
  Allows an application to request installation of packages.
- send and view SMS messages
  
  Allows the app to send SMS messages. This may result in unexpected charges. Malicious apps may cost you money by sending messages without your confirmation.
- set wallpaper
  
  Allows the app to set the system wallpaper.
- transmit infrared
  
  Allows the app to use the phone's infrared transmitter.
- use biometric hardware
  
  Allows the app to use biometric hardware for authentication
- use fingerprint hardware
  
  Allows the app to use fingerprint hardware for authentication
- control vibration
  
  Allows the app to control the vibrator.
- modify system settings
  
  Allows the app to modify the system's settings data. Malicious apps may corrupt your system's configuration.
Download APK 2.7 MiB PGP Signature | Build Log
Version 0.50.0 (50) - Added on Dec 30, 2021

arm64-v8a armeabi-v7a x86 x86_64

This version requires Android 7.0 or newer.

It is built by F-Droid and guaranteed to correspond to this source tarball.
Permissions
- access approximate location only in the foreground
  
  This app can get your approximate location from location services while the app is in use. Location services for your device must be turned on for the app to get location.
- access precise location only in the foreground
  
  This app can get your precise location from location services while the app is in use. Location services for your device must be turned on for the app to get location. This may increase battery usage.
- view network connections
  
  Allows the app to view information about network connections such as which networks exist and are connected.
- view Wi-Fi connections
  
  Allows the app to view information about Wi-Fi networking, such as whether Wi-Fi is enabled and name of connected Wi-Fi devices.
- access body sensors (like heart rate monitors)
  
  Allows the app to access data from sensors that monitor your physical condition, such as your heart rate.
- directly call phone numbers
  
  Allows the app to call phone numbers without your intervention. This may result in unexpected charges or calls. Note that this doesn't allow the app to call emergency numbers. Malicious apps may cost you money by making calls without your confirmation.
- take pictures and videos
  
  This app can take pictures and record videos using the camera while the app is in use.
- connect and disconnect from Wi-Fi
  
  Allows the app to connect to and disconnect from Wi-Fi access points and to make changes to device configuration for Wi-Fi networks.
- control Near Field Communication
  
  Allows the app to communicate with Near Field Communication (NFC) tags, cards, and readers.
- read call log
  
  This app can read your call history.
- read your contacts
  
  Allows the app to read data about your contacts stored on your phone. Apps will also have access to the accounts on your phone that have created contacts. This may include accounts created by apps you have installed. This permission allows apps to save your contact data, and malicious apps may share contact data without your knowledge.
- read phone status and identity
  
  Allows the app to access the phone features of the device. This permission allows the app to determine the phone number and device IDs, whether a call is active, and the remote number connected by a call.
- read your text messages (SMS or MMS)
  
  This app can read all SMS (text) messages stored on your phone.
- run at startup
  
  Allows the app to have itself started as soon as the system has finished booting. This can make it take longer to start the phone and allow the app to slow down the overall phone by always running.
- record audio
  
  This app can record audio using the microphone while the app is in use.
- request delete packages
  
  Allows an application to request deletion of packages.
- request install packages
  
  Allows an application to request installation of packages.
- send and view SMS messages
  
  Allows the app to send SMS messages. This may result in unexpected charges. Malicious apps may cost you money by sending messages without your confirmation.
- set wallpaper
  
  Allows the app to set the system wallpaper.
- transmit infrared
  
  Allows the app to use the phone's infrared transmitter.
- use biometric hardware
  
  Allows the app to use biometric hardware for authentication
- use fingerprint hardware
  
  Allows the app to use fingerprint hardware for authentication
- control vibration
  
  Allows the app to control the vibrator.
- modify system settings
  
  Allows the app to modify the system's settings data. Malicious apps may corrupt your system's configuration.
Download APK 2.7 MiB PGP Signature | Build Log
Version 0.49 (49) - Added on Aug 29, 2021

This version requires Android 7.0 or newer.

It is built by F-Droid and guaranteed to correspond to this source tarball.
Permissions
- access approximate location only in the foreground
  
  This app can get your approximate location from location services while the app is in use. Location services for your device must be turned on for the app to get location.
- access precise location only in the foreground
  
  This app can get your precise location from location services while the app is in use. Location services for your device must be turned on for the app to get location. This may increase battery usage.
- view network connections
  
  Allows the app to view information about network connections such as which networks exist and are connected.
- view Wi-Fi connections
  
  Allows the app to view information about Wi-Fi networking, such as whether Wi-Fi is enabled and name of connected Wi-Fi devices.
- access body sensors (like heart rate monitors)
  
  Allows the app to access data from sensors that monitor your physical condition, such as your heart rate.
- directly call phone numbers
  
  Allows the app to call phone numbers without your intervention. This may result in unexpected charges or calls. Note that this doesn't allow the app to call emergency numbers. Malicious apps may cost you money by making calls without your confirmation.
- take pictures and videos
  
  This app can take pictures and record videos using the camera while the app is in use.
- connect and disconnect from Wi-Fi
  
  Allows the app to connect to and disconnect from Wi-Fi access points and to make changes to device configuration for Wi-Fi networks.
- control Near Field Communication
  
  Allows the app to communicate with Near Field Communication (NFC) tags, cards, and readers.
- read call log
  
  This app can read your call history.
- read your contacts
  
  Allows the app to read data about your contacts stored on your phone. Apps will also have access to the accounts on your phone that have created contacts. This may include accounts created by apps you have installed. This permission allows apps to save your contact data, and malicious apps may share contact data without your knowledge.
- read phone status and identity
  
  Allows the app to access the phone features of the device. This permission allows the app to determine the phone number and device IDs, whether a call is active, and the remote number connected by a call.
- read your text messages (SMS or MMS)
  
  This app can read all SMS (text) messages stored on your phone.
- run at startup
  
  Allows the app to have itself started as soon as the system has finished booting. This can make it take longer to start the phone and allow the app to slow down the overall phone by always running.
- record audio
  
  This app can record audio using the microphone while the app is in use.
- request delete packages
  
  Allows an application to request deletion of packages.
- request install packages
  
  Allows an application to request installation of packages.
- send and view SMS messages
  
  Allows the app to send SMS messages. This may result in unexpected charges. Malicious apps may cost you money by sending messages without your confirmation.
- set wallpaper
  
  Allows the app to set the system wallpaper.
- transmit infrared
  
  Allows the app to use the phone's infrared transmitter.
- use biometric hardware
  
  Allows the app to use biometric hardware for authentication
- use fingerprint hardware
  
  Allows the app to use fingerprint hardware for authentication
- control vibration
  
  Allows the app to control the vibrator.
- modify system settings
  
  Allows the app to modify the system's settings data. Malicious apps may corrupt your system's configuration.
Download APK 2.7 MiB PGP Signature | Build Log