How to Distribute Your Own Tools on Termux: A Guide for Developers
You built a CLI tool. It runs great on Termux. Now you want other Termux users to install it with one command instead of git clone , dependency hunting, and "it doesn't compile on my phone." Then you open a pull request to the official repository, and it gets closed. Or you try TUR and the review stalls. You're not alone, and it doesn't mean your tool is bad. It usually means the tool doesn't fit…
Developing a command-line tool and wanting to share it with Termux users? This guide outlines multiple distribution options. First, consider your target audience and desired level of control over releases. The options include the official termux-packages repository, Termux User Repository (TUR), hosting your own APT repository or the community-driven Termux App Store.
The official repo is for stable, widely useful software you're prepared to maintain long-term. TUR allows users to install pre-compiled packages without building on their devices, but note it's not an official Termux package and comes with a curated contributor workflow. Hosting your own APT repository grants full control but requires handling signing, architecture builds, and user trust.
Lastly, the Termux App Store is a community-driven package manager for niche, experimental, or fast-moving tools. To get started with the Termux App Store, clone the repository, navigate into the cloned folder, and create a build.sh file using one of the three methods: a wizard for beginners, a template or one-line generator, or manually editing a template.
The wizard, easiest for newcomers, creates the build.sh file by fetching package information automatically and guiding you through package details, dependencies, and build methods.
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