How to Install SillyTavern on Android with Termux

Your Android phone can run SillyTavern itself through Termux, a free terminal app. Rolezy's installer sets up everything SillyTavern needs.

You need about 1 GB of free space and a steady connection for the first install.

1. Install Termux from F-Droid

Open the Termux page on F-Droid, scroll down, and tap Download APK under the newest version. Open the file and let your browser install it.

Open Termux once and wait for it to finish setting up.

2. Run the installer

Paste this into Termux and press Enter:

curl -fsSL https://rolezy.com/st | bash

It takes 5 to 15 minutes. Keep Termux open on screen until it's done. When you see Open: http://127.0.0.1:8000/, SillyTavern is running.

3. Open SillyTavern

Go to http://127.0.0.1:8000 in Chrome. Leave Termux running in the background while you chat.

Next, connect an AI model so your characters can reply.

Start it again later

After you restart your phone or close Termux:

cd ~/SillyTavern && bash start.sh

Update

Run the installer again and press r when it asks. That updates SillyTavern and keeps your chats.

curl -fsSL https://rolezy.com/st | bash

To update by hand instead:

cd ~/SillyTavern && git pull && bash start.sh

If Android keeps closing it

Pull down the Termux notification and tap Acquire wakelock. You can also turn off battery optimization for Termux in Android's settings.

Your data

Characters, chats and settings live in ~/SillyTavern/data/default-user. Copy that folder to back them up.

Installer options

Add these after bash -s --:

curl -fsSL https://rolezy.com/sillytavern/install.sh | bash -s -- --branch release

Running SillyTavern on your phone is free but uses battery. Rolezy Plus runs it for you in the browser for 49 THB. Stuck? See Fix common SillyTavern errors.