Linux Terminal CLI Auto Upload
Where can I find my API key? https://filelu.com/account => API Key => Switch ONIntroducing our FileLu script for Linux, designed for those who prefer command-line input (CLI). This script simplifies the automation of file uploads and backups from your Linux computer to your FileLu account. If you’re a fan of the terminal and CLI, you’re in luck – this script can be easily installed and operated right from your Linux command line. Say hello to efficient CLI-powered auto uploads and backups that make safeguarding your data a breeze. You can also install and run this script on a Raspberry Pi or any IoT devices. If you face any problems or have any questions, please contact us.
Install FileLu auto upload API for Linux
REQUIREMENTS
curl | tar | jqFor Debian/Ubuntu:
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install jq curl tar
For CentOS/RHEL:
sudo yum install jq curl tar
For Fedora:
sudo dnf install jq curl tar
For Raspberry Pi:
sudo apt install jq curl tar
For openSUSE:
sudo zypper install jq curl tar
Copy and paste this in the terminal:
curl -o filelu.tar https://filelu.com/tools/filelu.tar
sudo tar -xvf filelu.tar
cd filelu
chmod +x install_filelu.sh
./install_filelu.sh
Enter your API key:
Get your API key in My Acount pageEnter your API key:
Enter folder id you want to upload to:
If you don't see any folder you can create new folder in My FilesAvailable Folders - fld_id:
Sample_folder - xxxxxx
Sample_folder_2 - xxxxxxxx
Enter the fld_id of the target folder (numbers only):
Enter path to local folder you want to upload:
e.g: /home/upload
If the installation is successful, you will see something like this:
filelu.service - FileLu Upload Script Service
Loaded: loaded (/etc/systemd/system/filelu.service; enabled; vendor preset: >
Active: active (running) since Wed 2023-10-04 21:28:38 EDT; 3h 28min ago
Main PID: 1144589 (filelu.sh)
Memory: 1.9M
Press Enter to continue or Ctrl+C to exit.
Finally, apply all changes with this command :
source ~/.bashrc
Done! Now you will be able to auto-upload and backup files from your Linux computer to your FileLu account.
Usage / Help:
You can run: filelu -option Or filelu.sh -option
e.g: filelu -h
e.g: filelu -l
e.g: filelu -d /path/to/folder/upload
-h to show this help -f /path/to/file to upload e.g /path/file.zip -d /path/to/folder to add to folder_paths.txt to upload e.g /home/upload/ -r /path/to/folder to remove folder path from folder_paths.txt -t fld_id to specify the target folder for upload -o to list folders with Folder Name - fld_id -l to list files with Filename - Size (MB) - Download links -update to update
-h to show this help -f /path/to/file to upload e.g /path/file.zip -d /path/to/folder to add to folder_paths.txt to upload e.g /home/upload/ -r /path/to/folder to remove folder path from folder_paths.txt -t fld_id to specify the target folder for upload -o to list folders with Folder Name - fld_id -l to list files with Filename - Size (MB) - Download links -update to update