In depth
A closer look at Termux:API
The Termux:API add-on provides command line access to device API:s:
- 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
See the following documentation about available API commands:
Requirements
Device requirements
Android 5.0+
Verdict
Should you install Termux:API?
Termux:API is an Android application available under the
Freeware
license — the APK is 1.7 MB.
We’ve catalogued it under
Productivity.
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At a glance
Termux:API specifications
- Publisher
- Fredrik Fornwall
- Last updated
- May 3, 2026
- Requirements
- Android 5.0+
- License
- Freeware
- Operating system
- Android
- File size
- 1.7 MB
- Price
- Free
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