What I’m thinking about is more that in Linux, it’s common to access URLs directly from the terminal for various purposes, instead of using a browser.

So if you try to access a website using this technology via terminal, what happens? The connection fails?

You can set your phone to do that, of course, but I prefer not to have to unlock mine when I’ve just used it.

I use Paranoid’s Pal, a similar app. It’s great. In addition to locking in response to motion, I have it set to automatically lock the phone a few minutes after the screen turns off.

Most distros have official forums, and may have sections specifically for people using Linux for the first time, which can also be great sources of information.