Claude Code on Termux compatibility

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  "type": "general",
  "status": "completed",
  "title": "Claude Code on Termux compatibility",
  "description": "Can Claude Code CLI run on Termux (Android)?",
  "context": {
    "output": "<div style=\"background:#1e1e1e;color:#e0e0e0;padding:20px;border-radius:8px;font-family:system-ui,-apple-system,sans-serif;\">\n<h2 style=\"color:#fff;margin:0 0 16px 0;\">Claude Code on Termux</h2>\n\n<div style=\"background:#2d2d2d;padding:16px;border-radius:6px;margin-bottom:16px;\">\n<h3 style=\"color:#98c379;margin:0 0 12px 0;\">✓ Yes, it can work!</h3>\n<p style=\"margin:0;line-height:1.6;\">Claude Code is a Node.js CLI application, and Termux supports Node.js. However, there are some considerations:</p>\n</div>\n\n<div style=\"background:#2d2d2d;padding:16px;border-radius:6px;margin-bottom:16px;\">\n<h4 style=\"color:#61afef;margin:0 0 12px 0;\">Requirements</h4>\n<ul style=\"margin:0;padding-left:20px;line-height:1.8;\">\n<li><strong>Node.js 18+</strong> - Install via <code style=\"background:#3d3d3d;padding:2px 6px;border-radius:3px;\">pkg install nodejs</code></li>\n<li><strong>npm</strong> - Comes with Node.js in Termux</li>\n<li><strong>Git</strong> - <code style=\"background:#3d3d3d;padding:2px 6px;border-radius:3px;\">pkg install git</code> (for repo operations)</li>\n</ul>\n</div>\n\n<div style=\"background:#2d2d2d;padding:16px;border-radius:6px;margin-bottom:16px;\">\n<h4 style=\"color:#e5c07b;margin:0 0 12px 0;\">Installation</h4>\n<pre style=\"background:#1a1a1a;padding:12px;border-radius:4px;overflow-x:auto;margin:0;\"><code style=\"color:#98c379;\">pkg update && pkg upgrade\npkg install nodejs git\nnpm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code</code></pre>\n</div>\n\n<div style=\"background:#2d2d2d;padding:16px;border-radius:6px;margin-bottom:16px;\">\n<h4 style=\"color:#c678dd;margin:0 0 12px 0;\">Potential Limitations</h4>\n<ul style=\"margin:0;padding-left:20px;line-height:1.8;\">\n<li><span style=\"color:#f97316;\">●</span> <strong>Performance</strong> - Mobile devices have limited CPU/RAM</li>\n<li><span style=\"color:#f97316;\">●</span> <strong>Native modules</strong> - Some npm packages with native bindings may not compile</li>\n<li><span style=\"color:#f97316;\">●</span> <strong>Terminal size</strong> - Small screen affects the TUI experience</li>\n<li><span style=\"color:#f97316;\">●</span> <strong>File access</strong> - Limited to Termux's home directory by default</li>\n<li><span style=\"color:#f97316;\">●</span> <strong>Background execution</strong> - Android may kill long-running processes</li>\n</ul>\n</div>\n\n<div style=\"background:#2d2d2d;padding:16px;border-radius:6px;margin-bottom:16px;\">\n<h4 style=\"color:#56b6c2;margin:0 0 12px 0;\">Tips for Better Experience</h4>\n<ul style=\"margin:0;padding-left:20px;line-height:1.8;\">\n<li>Use <code style=\"background:#3d3d3d;padding:2px 6px;border-radius:3px;\">termux-wake-lock</code> to prevent sleep</li>\n<li>Connect a Bluetooth keyboard for easier typing</li>\n<li>Use Termux:Styling for better fonts/colors</li>\n<li>Consider <code style=\"background:#3d3d3d;padding:2px 6px;border-radius:3px;\">tmux</code> for session persistence</li>\n</ul>\n</div>\n\n<div style=\"background:#1a3a1a;border:1px solid #22c55e;padding:16px;border-radius:6px;\">\n<h4 style=\"color:#22c55e;margin:0 0 8px 0;\">Bottom Line</h4>\n<p style=\"margin:0;color:#e0e0e0;\">It should work for basic use cases. Best for quick edits, code reviews, and simple tasks. For heavy development, a proper desktop environment is recommended.</p>\n</div>\n\n<div style=\"background:#2d2d2d;padding:16px;border-radius:6px;margin-top:16px;\">\n<h4 style=\"margin:0 0 12px 0;color:#fff;\">What's Next?</h4>\n<p style=\"color:#9ca3af;margin:0;\">Would you like me to:</p>\n<ul style=\"color:#e0e0e0;margin:8px 0 0 0;padding-left:20px;line-height:1.8;\">\n<li>Look up the latest Claude Code system requirements?</li>\n<li>Research any specific Termux compatibility issues?</li>\n<li>Find alternative mobile workflows for Claude?</li>\n</ul>\n</div>\n</div>",
    "requestedAt": "2026-01-03T10:00:00Z",
    "requestId": "e27a6a62-2932-40a4-9b0e-9b22b2db05db"
  },
  "createdBy": "claude",
  "createdAt": "2026-01-02T22:25:08.613Z",
  "updatedAt": "2026-01-02T22:25:08.775Z",
  "requestId": "e27a6a62-2932-40a4-9b0e-9b22b2db05db",
  "scope": "vibetools",
  "tags": [
    "claude-code",
    "mobile",
    "termux"
  ],
  "targetUser": "claude"
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