Termux Desktop is a collection of dotfiles and scripts for setting up a graphical Linux-style desktop environment inside Termux on Android. It helps users turn a phone or tablet into a more complete desktop-like workspace without needing root access. The setup uses VNC so the desktop can be opened through a VNC client after installation. It includes an Openbox-based environment with visual themes, menus, app launchers, terminal tools, file management, browser access, and system applets. The project is especially useful for experimenting with coding, Linux tools, classic applications, and lightweight desktop workflows on Android hardware. Since the repository is archived and marked as unmaintained, it is best treated as a legacy reference setup rather than an actively supported Termux desktop solution.

Features

  • Graphical desktop setup for Termux on Android
  • Openbox-based Linux-style environment
  • VNC server workflow for desktop access
  • Included themes, menus, launchers, and applets
  • Bundled terminal, browser, file manager, and CLI tools
  • Legacy reference project for Android desktop customization

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License

GNU General Public License version 3.0 (GPLv3)

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Operating Systems

Android, Linux, Windows

Programming Language

Python

Related Categories

Python User Interface (UI) Software

Registered

2026-06-24