Termux Api
- 54 installs
- Updated July 18, 2026
- 4ier/agent-skills
termux-api is a Claude Code skill that lets an agent control Android device APIs (camera, sensors, location, SMS, notifications, clipboard, TTS) via Termux commands over SSH.
About
termux-api lets an AI agent control an Android device's hardware and system APIs by running termux-api commands over SSH. It covers camera, sensors, location, notifications, SMS, clipboard, text-to-speech and many other device functions. A developer building a phone-controlling agent uses it to drive a real Android device, provided Termux and Termux:API are installed and permissions granted.
- Controls Android device APIs via Termux over SSH
- Access to camera, sensors, location, SMS, notifications, clipboard, TTS
- 70+ termux-* device commands referenced
Termux Api by the numbers
- 54 all-time installs (skills.sh)
- Ranked #1,051 of 2,715 Automation & Workflows skills by installs in the Skillselion catalog
- Data as of Jul 28, 2026 (Skillselion catalog sync)
termux-api capabilities & compatibility
Free; runs over SSH to Termux with no API keys required.
- Capabilities
- android automation · device control · phone agent · sensor access
- Platforms
- Linux
- Pricing
- Free
What termux-api says it does
Control Android devices via Termux API over SSH. Access camera, sensors, location, notifications, SMS, clipboard, TTS, and 70+ other device APIs.
Termux:API app installed and permissions granted
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| Installs | 54 |
|---|---|
| Last updated | July 18, 2026 |
| Repository | 4ier/agent-skills ↗ |
What it does
Control Android device hardware and system APIs from an AI agent via Termux commands over SSH.
Who is it for?
Developers building agents that need to control Android device hardware and system functions over SSH.
Skip if: iOS devices or Android devices without Termux and Termux:API installed.
When should I use this skill?
You want an agent to access Android camera, sensors, location, SMS or other device APIs.
What you get
The agent runs termux-api commands over SSH to access 70+ device APIs on the phone.
- Executed Android device API commands (photos, sensor reads, notifications, SMS, location)
By the numbers
- Documents 70+ Termux device APIs
- SSH on default port 8022
Files
Termux API Skill
Control Android devices via Termux API commands over SSH.
Prerequisites
- Termux installed on Android device
- Termux:API app installed and permissions granted
- SSH access configured (port 8022 by default)
termux-apipackage installed:pkg install termux-api
Connection
# Default SSH connection
ssh -p 8022 <device-ip> '<termux-api-command>'Important Notes
1. Termux must be in foreground for camera/microphone commands 2. Permissions must be granted in Android Settings → Termux:API → Permissions 3. Start API service if commands timeout: termux-api-start
API Commands Reference
Device Info
| Command | Description |
|---|---|
termux-battery-status | Battery level, charging status, temperature |
termux-audio-info | Audio device info |
termux-wifi-connectioninfo | Current WiFi connection details |
termux-wifi-scaninfo | Scan nearby WiFi networks |
termux-telephony-deviceinfo | Phone/SIM info |
termux-telephony-cellinfo | Cell tower info |
termux-sensor -l | List available sensors |
termux-sensor -s <sensor> -n 1 | Read sensor once |
Camera & Media
| Command | Description |
|---|---|
termux-camera-info | List cameras (id 0=back, 1=front) |
termux-camera-photo -c <id> <file.jpg> | Take photo (needs foreground) |
termux-microphone-record -f <file> | Record audio |
termux-media-player play <file> | Play audio file |
termux-tts-speak "text" | Text to speech |
termux-tts-engines | List TTS engines |
Notifications & Feedback
| Command | Description |
|---|---|
termux-notification -t "title" -c "content" | Show notification |
termux-notification-remove --id <id> | Remove notification |
termux-toast "message" | Show toast popup |
termux-vibrate -d <ms> | Vibrate for duration |
termux-torch on/off | Toggle flashlight |
termux-dialog | Show dialog (various types) |
Communication (needs permissions)
| Command | Description |
|---|---|
termux-sms-list -l 10 | List recent SMS |
termux-sms-send -n <number> "message" | Send SMS |
termux-contact-list | List contacts |
termux-call-log -l 10 | Recent call history |
termux-telephony-call <number> | Make phone call |
Clipboard
| Command | Description |
|---|---|
termux-clipboard-get | Get clipboard content |
termux-clipboard-set "text" | Set clipboard |
Location
| Command | Description |
|---|---|
termux-location | Get GPS location (needs permission) |
termux-location -p gps | Use GPS provider |
termux-location -p network | Use network provider |
System Control
| Command | Description |
|---|---|
termux-volume | Get/set volume levels |
termux-brightness <0-255> | Set screen brightness |
termux-wallpaper -f <file> | Set wallpaper |
termux-wake-lock | Prevent sleep |
termux-wake-unlock | Allow sleep |
Storage & Sharing
| Command | Description |
|---|---|
termux-share -a send <file> | Share file via Android intent |
termux-open <file> | Open file with default app |
termux-open-url <url> | Open URL in browser |
termux-download <url> | Download file |
termux-storage-get <dest> | Pick file from storage |
Common Patterns
Take a selfie and retrieve it
# Ensure Termux is in foreground first
adb shell am start -n com.termux/.HomeActivity
# Take photo
ssh -p 8022 <ip> 'termux-camera-photo -c 1 ~/selfie.jpg'
# Retrieve via SCP
scp -P 8022 <ip>:~/selfie.jpg /local/path/Send notification with action
ssh -p 8022 <ip> 'termux-notification -t "Alert" -c "Task complete" --id myalert --vibrate 200,100,200'Get device location
ssh -p 8022 <ip> 'termux-location -p network'
# Returns JSON with latitude, longitude, accuracyMonitor battery
ssh -p 8022 <ip> 'termux-battery-status' | jq '.percentage, .status'Troubleshooting
Command times out
1. Start API service: termux-api-start 2. Check if Termux:API app is installed 3. For camera/mic: ensure Termux app is in foreground
Permission denied
1. Open Android Settings → Apps → Termux:API → Permissions 2. Grant required permissions (camera, location, SMS, etc.)
SSH connection refused
1. In Termux: pkg install openssh && sshd 2. SSH runs on port 8022 by default 3. Set password with passwd or add SSH key to ~/.ssh/authorized_keys
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What device functions can it use?
Camera, microphone, sensors, location, notifications, toast, vibration, torch, SMS, contacts, call log, clipboard, volume, brightness, wallpaper and more, plus 70+ device APIs.
What has to be installed on the phone?
Termux, the Termux:API app with permissions granted, SSH access (default port 8022), and the termux-api package.