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width="300" height="590" srcset="/images/thumb/2/21/Weechat-with-keyboard_framed.png/450px-Weechat-with-keyboard_framed.png 1.5x, /images/thumb/2/21/Weechat-with-keyboard_framed.png/600px-Weechat-with-keyboard_framed.png 2x" /></a><figcaption><a href="/wiki/IRC" title="IRC">IRC</a> Weechat in Termux</figcaption></figure> <p>Termux is an Android terminal emulator and Linux environment application that works directly with no rooting or setup required. A minimal base system is installed automatically, additional packages are available using the package manager. </p> <dl><dt><a href="/wiki/Getting_started" title="Getting started">Getting started</a></dt> <dd>Collection of informational resources for newbies.</dd> <dt><a href="/wiki/User_Interface" title="User Interface">User Interface</a></dt> <dd>How to use the app.</dd> <dt><a href="/wiki/Terminal_Settings" title="Terminal Settings">Terminal Settings</a></dt> <dd>How to configure the app.</dd> <dt><a href="/wiki/Software" title="Software">Software</a></dt> <dd>How you can install more software.</dd> <dt><a href="/wiki/Hardware" title="Hardware">Hardware</a></dt> <dd>How to use an external keyboard and mouse.</dd> <dt><a href="/wiki/FAQ" title="FAQ">FAQ</a></dt> <dd>Frequently asked questions and answers to them.</dd></dl> <h2><span class="mw-headline" id="Installation"><a href="/wiki/Installation" title="Installation">Installation</a></span></h2> <p>You can obtain Termux builds from <a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://f-droid.org/repository/browse/?fdid=com.termux">F-Droid</a>. Do not install it from Google Play. </p><p>System requirements: </p> <ul><li>Android 5.0 - 12.0 (<a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://github.com/termux/termux-packages/labels/android-12">issues</a>)</li> <li>CPU: AArch64, ARM, i686, x86_64.</li> <li>At least 300 MB of disk space.</li></ul> <p><br /> Please note that Termux does not support ARM devices without NEON SIMD, for example on devices based on Nvidia Tegra 2 CPUs. </p><p>VMOS, F1VM and similar sandbox applications are not supported. <br /> </p> <h2><span class="mw-headline" id="Addons">Addons</span></h2> <p>Termux has some extra features. You can add them by installing addons: </p> <dl><dt><a href="/wiki/Termux:API" title="Termux:API">Termux:API</a></dt> <dd>Access Android and Chrome hardware features.</dd> <dt><a href="/wiki/Termux:Boot" title="Termux:Boot">Termux:Boot</a></dt> <dd>Run script(s) when your device boots.</dd> <dt><a href="/wiki/Termux:Float" title="Termux:Float">Termux:Float</a></dt> <dd>Run Termux in a floating window.</dd> <dt><a href="/wiki/Termux:Styling" title="Termux:Styling">Termux:Styling</a></dt> <dd>Have color schemes and powerline-ready fonts customize the appearance of the Termux terminal.</dd> <dt><a href="/wiki/Termux:Tasker" title="Termux:Tasker">Termux:Tasker</a></dt> <dd>An easy way to call Termux executables from Tasker and compatible apps.</dd> <dt><a href="/wiki/Termux:Widget" title="Termux:Widget">Termux:Widget</a></dt> <dd>Start small scriptlets from the home screen.</dd></dl> <h2><span class="mw-headline" id="Community">Community</span></h2> <p>Unable to find solution in the <a href="/wiki/FAQ" title="FAQ">FAQs</a>? </p><p>Just want to get to know us? </p><p>Want help Termux developers and users out by contributing to the project? </p><p>Check out the <a href="/wiki/Community" title="Community"> community pages</a>. 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