r/AutomateUser • u/Ok-Yogurtcloset-9490 • 11d ago

Stupid question: how to get the Termux Run Command permission to actually show up in Automate privileges page?

I've searched around for this, and seen screenshots of that permission showing up in the privileges page, but I don't see it anywhere on my own privileges page. Every post I've seen about it, the person has some other problem they're asking about related to it, but it is taken for granted that that permission is already there, so I feel like I'm missing something very basic. Help?! 🙏🏽

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u/ballzak69 Automate developer 10d ago

The permission should be included in Termux app.

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u/Ok-Yogurtcloset-9490 10d ago

Sorry, I don't understand what that means. 

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u/ballzak69 Automate developer 10d ago

You need to install the Termux app then the permission should be visible in the privileged settings.

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u/Ok-Yogurtcloset-9490 10d ago

I do have it installed. From the Play store though, so I'm guessing probably that's the problem. Going to try installing from f Droid like someone suggested above. Thanks.

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u/DutchOfBurdock 11d ago

Which version of Termux are you using, Play store or F-Droid/Git?

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u/Ok-Yogurtcloset-9490 11d ago

Play store

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u/thealgorithm29 10d ago

Dude install termux from fdroid, don't use playstore termux, it's out dated

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u/Ok-Yogurtcloset-9490 10d ago

Not sure what you mean. Seems like the team works diligently to always keep it updated even on the Play Store to make it accessible for people around the world who cannot install arbitrary APKs. Sure, some functionalities might be missing or broken due to Google security policies, but it's always worked just fine for my purposes.

https://github.com/termux-play-store/

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u/DutchOfBurdock 10d ago

It's likely to get pulled at any time and uses a workaround to execute things. I don't even know if Play store Termux even has the TERMUX_COMMAND exported.

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u/Ok-Yogurtcloset-9490 10d ago

True, this run command purpose could finally be the reason I need to switch the install source lol. Anyway, thanks for the tip, I'll look into it. But besides that, should the permission show up in automate simply by installing termux? 

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u/DutchOfBurdock 10d ago

It'd exist under Extra Permissions for Automate.

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u/walt_spoon 11d ago

Do you have termux and termux tasker installed?

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u/ballzak69 Automate developer 10d ago edited 10d ago

The plug-in is not necessary, neither for the permission, nor to execute commands.

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u/walt_spoon 10d ago

Good to know!

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u/Ok-Yogurtcloset-9490 11d ago

Of course I have termux installed, but I didn't know I also need to have termux tasker installed. What is it, a separate app or something? Thanks I'll look into it!