Toybox (Linux command line utilities)

Allows users to access and manage common Linux command line utilities on Android devices.

Made by Rob Landley

    What is Toybox (Linux command line utilities)?

    Toybox is a single executable that brings together a collection of familiar Linux command line tools, providing users with a versatile development environment on Android devices. Designed with a focus on simplicity, efficiency, and standards compliance, Toybox empowers users to harness the power of the command line directly on their Android smartphones or tablets. This BSD-licensed utility offers a streamlined alternative to bulky software suites, enabling a lightweight yet comprehensive set of tools for a range of tasks, from file management to system administration. With its compact size and speedy performance, Toybox transforms Android into a capable platform for programming, scripting, and advanced device control, putting a wealth of functionality at the user's fingertips

    Highlights

    • Combines multiple Linux command line utilities into a single executable
    • Provides a development environment on Android devices
    • Offers a lightweight, standards-compliant alternative to larger software suites
    • Enables file management, system administration, and other advanced tasks on Android
    • Transforms Android into a platform for programming, scripting, and device control

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Android

    Languages

    • English

    Features

      • Command line interface