termux-api

Name: termux-api
Author: 4ier

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About termux-api

termux-api is a skill for controlling Android devices through Termux API commands over SSH. It is intended for workflows that need to inspect device state or operate built-in phone functions remotely.

Key features

01Device status and sensor readings
02Camera, microphone, and media commands
03Notifications and device feedback
04SMS, contacts, and call operations
05Clipboard, location, and system controls

Use cases

01Check battery and Wi-Fi details remotely
02Take and retrieve a camera photo
03Send an SMS or show a notification
04Read device location or clipboard

Install

Copy the command and run it in a terminal.

$npx skills add https://github.com/4ier/agent-skills --skill termux-api

After installing, type/termux-apiin Claude Code to confirm it loaded.

Details

From the project README

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-api package installed: pkg install termux-api

Connection

# Default SSH connection
ssh -p 8022 <device-ip> '<termux-api-command>'

Important Notes

Termux must be in foreground for camera/microphone commands
Permissions must be granted in Android Settings → Termux:API → Permissions
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, accuracy

Monitor battery

ssh -p 8022 <ip> 'termux-battery-status' | jq '.percentage, .status'

Troubleshooting

Command times out

Start API service: termux-api-start
Check if Termux:API app is installed
For camera/mic: ensure Termux app is in foreground

Permission denied

Open Android Settings → Apps → Termux:API → Permissions
Grant required permissions (camera, location, SMS, etc.)

SSH connection refused

In Termux: pkg install openssh && sshd
SSH runs on port 8022 by default
Set password with passwd or add SSH key to ~/.ssh/authorized_keys

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Author: 4ier
Repository: 4ier/agent-skills
Category: Other
Installs: 70

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