| Package | Description | |---------|-------------| | tsu | A sudo -like utility to switch to the root user (requires a rooted device). | | nmap | Network discovery and security scanning tool. | | hydra | Network login cracker. | | aircrack-ng | Wireless network auditing suite (requires external Wi-Fi adapter in most cases). | | wget (full) | Extra features requiring root. | | macchanger | Utility to manipulate MAC addresses. | | dnsutils | DNS troubleshooting tools like nslookup and dig with extended capabilities. |
is an optional, additional repository specifically for packages that require root privileges to function. pkg install root-repo
By default, the standard Termux repository contains thousands of packages that run in a "sandboxed" userspace. However, for "power users" and security researchers, this sandbox is too restrictive. | Package | Description | |---------|-------------| | tsu
Once the repository is enabled, you can install packages such as: | | aircrack-ng | Wireless network auditing suite
: Use advanced monitoring and packet injection tools that require raw socket access.
Once you've subscribed to the root repository, you can install specialized software that isn't available in the standard sets. Common examples include: Run real containers natively on your phone.