SillyTavern can be run natively on Android devices using Termux. Installing Termux Avoid installing Termux from the Google Play Store, that version is no longer maintained. Instead, use F-Droid (recommended) or GitHub releases to get the latest version. Download Termux from F-Droid or GitHub releases . Install the downloaded APK file. Open Termux and run your first command: termux-change-repo Open Termux and run your first command: Select "Mirror group" and choose your closest servers. You can touch the screen or use swipe gestures with Unexpected Keyboard . Update Termux: pkg update && pkg upgrade Installing Dependencies Install the required packages: If you're running 32-bit Android, see the Common Errors section below for additional steps. Installing SillyTavern Clone the SillyTavern repository ( How to Choose a Branch ): Release Branch: git clone https://github.com/SillyTavern/SillyTavern -b release Release Branch: Staging Branch: git clone https://github.com/SillyTavern/SillyTavern -b staging Staging Branch: Running SillyTavern To run SillyTavern, navigate to the cloned directory and run the start script: To update SillyTavern, navigate to the SillyTavern directory and run: See the Aliases section below for creating shortcuts to simplify this process. Unsupported platform: android arm LEtime-web 32-bit Android requires an external dependency that can't be installed with npm.

Use the following command to install it: Then proceed with the installation steps above. Performance tweaks For general tips on improving performance, see the respective FAQ section . Due to hardware limitations on Android devices, you may want to adjust the following SillyTavern config.yaml settings for better memory, storage, and CPU usage: Use the nano text editor included with Termux to edit the config.yaml file: nano ~/SillyTavern/config.yaml Optional: Create Aliases You can create shortcuts for common commands to make your workflow easier. Open an editor to modify your .bashrc file: nano ~/.bashrc Open an editor to modify your .bashrc file: Add the following lines to create aliases: # Update Termux packages alias pkgup="pkg update && pkg upgrade" #Start SillyTavern alias st='cd ~/SillyTavern && bash start.sh' # Update SillyTavern alias stup='cd ~/SillyTavern && git pull --rebase --autostash' Add the following lines to create aliases: Save the file and exit the editor (in nano, press CTRL + X , then Y , then Enter ). Save the file and exit the editor (in nano, press CTRL + X , then Y , then Enter ). To apply the changes, run: source ~/.bashrc To apply the changes, run: Now you can use the following commands: st to start SillyTavern stup to update SillyTavern pkgup to update Termux packages Further Reading The guides linked below are not maintained by the SillyTavern team. SillyTavern in Termux guide by ArroganceComplex#2659: https://rentry.org/STAI-Termux Accessing Termux files with Material Files: https://www.learntermux.tech/2020/10/Termux-File-Manager.html Prevent Termux process deep sleep: https://wiki.termux.com/wiki/Termux-wake-lock