Installing Deno.js and Bun.js in Termux (Proot Ubuntu)

install-deno-bun-termux.md

This guide covers installing Deno.js and Bun.js in Termux using proot Ubuntu.

1. Install Termux and Proot Ubuntu

First, update Termux and install Ubuntu using proot-distro:

pkg update && pkg upgrade -y
pkg install proot-distro -y
proot-distro install ubuntu
proot-distro login ubuntu

2. Update Ubuntu and Install Dependencies

apt update && apt upgrade -y
apt install curl wget unzip git -y

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Installing Deno.js

Run the official Deno installer:

curl -fsSL https://deno.land/install.sh | sh
source ~/.bashrc

Verify installation:

deno --version

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Installing Bun.js

Run the official Bun installer:

curl -fsSL https://bun.sh/install | bash
source ~/.bashrc

Verify installation:

bun --version

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Notes

• Deno.js installation automatically sets the environment variables, so we only need to reload the shell (source ~/.bashrc).
• Bun.js may have compatibility issues on proot Ubuntu. If you encounter issues, check the latest discussions in Bun’s GitHub repository.