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keytaro2/termux-desktop-awesome — explained in plain English

Analysis updated 2026-05-18

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tl;dr

A dotfiles project that turns an Android phone running Termux into a full Linux style desktop with a window manager, widgets, and keyboard shortcuts.

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  root((Termux Desktop Awesome))
    What it does
      Linux style desktop on Android
      Window manager
      Widget overview
    Tech stack
      Termux
      Awesome WM
      Eww
    Use cases
      Desktop on phone
      Fix process killing
      Custom themes
    Audience
      Termux users
      Linux enthusiasts

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what do people make with this?

VIBE 1

Turn an Android phone into a keyboard driven Linux style desktop using Termux.

VIBE 2

Get movable, resizable windows and a widget overview on a phone.

VIBE 3

Fix Android's phantom process killer so long running Termux sessions do not get killed.

VIBE 4

Customize your Termux desktop's wallpaper and color theme with a few keystrokes.

what's the stack?

TermuxAwesome WMEwwBashPython

how it stacks up fr

keytaro2/termux-desktop-awesomebaiyuetribe/serverstatus-themegaearon/feathers-docs
Stars877
LanguageCSSCSSCSS
Last pushed2019-07-212016-05-10
MaintenanceDormantDormant
Setup difficultyhardmoderateeasy
Complexity4/52/51/5
Audiencedeveloperops devopsdeveloper

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how do i run it?

Difficulty · hard time til it works · 1h+

Needs 5GB+ free storage, and Android 12+ users may need ADB or root commands to stop background processes from being killed.

in plain english

Termux-Desktop-Awesome turns an Android phone running Termux, a terminal app, into something that looks and behaves like a full desktop computer environment. It combines Termux with the Awesome window manager and a widget system called Eww to give you movable windows, keyboard shortcuts, and a customizable wallpaper picker, all running directly on your phone. You install it with a single command that updates Termux, installs some required packages, and then runs a Python installer script followed by a startup script. Once running, everything is controlled with keyboard shortcuts rather than touch, similar to how many Linux desktop setups work: you can close windows, open a terminal, take screenshots, move and resize floating windows, and switch between different saved profiles, all with combinations of the ctrl and alt keys. It uses the catppuccin mocha color theme and lets you change your wallpaper by pressing a couple of keys. Because this is a fairly heavy setup running on a phone, the README warns you to back up your files first and recommends having at least 5 gigabytes of free storage before installing it. It also explains, in detail, a known Android problem where the operating system can kill background processes if too many are running at once, which can cause Termux sessions to end unexpectedly on Android 12 and newer. The README walks through several ways to work around this, using either a connected computer with ADB, a rooted phone, or a Magisk module, along with the exact commands needed for each approach. The README also documents a full table of keyboard shortcuts for controlling windows, switching profiles, and using the launcher, plus screenshots showing what the finished desktop looks like across a few example profiles. This project is aimed at people who are already comfortable with Termux and Linux style terminal environments, not casual phone users.

prompts (copy fr)

prompt 1
Walk me through the one line install command for Termux-Desktop-Awesome and what each part does.
prompt 2
Explain the phantom process killer problem on Android 12+ and how this project's fix works.
prompt 3
Show me the full list of keyboard shortcuts for controlling windows in this setup.
prompt 4
Help me back up my Termux home directory before installing this desktop environment.

Frequently asked questions

what is termux-desktop-awesome fr?

A dotfiles project that turns an Android phone running Termux into a full Linux style desktop with a window manager, widgets, and keyboard shortcuts.

What language is termux-desktop-awesome written in?

Mainly CSS. The stack also includes Termux, Awesome WM, Eww.

How hard is termux-desktop-awesome to set up?

Setup difficulty is rated hard, with roughly 1h+ to a first successful run.

Who is termux-desktop-awesome for?

Mainly developer.

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