Overview
screenfetch outputs system hardware and software information to the terminal in a concise and visually appealing manner. It is typically displayed alongside the distribution's ASCII logo, providing an at-a-glance view of the system's 'identity'.
Key Features
- Supports distribution-specific ASCII logos
- Displays core information like OS, kernel, shell, and resolution
- Includes hardware information such as CPU, GPU, and memory
- Useful for sharing screenshots
Key Options
screenfetch offers various options to control the type and format of the displayed information.
Output Control
Information Filtering/Forcing
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Usage Examples
Various usage examples of the screenfetch command.
Display Basic System Information
screenfetchDisplays key system information along with the distribution logo.
Display Information Only (No Logo)
screenfetch -nOutputs text-based system information without the logo.
Concise Output
screenfetch -tDisplays essential information by omitting some details.
Force Specific Distribution Logo
screenfetch -A 'Ubuntu'Uses the logo of a specified distribution (e.g., Ubuntu) regardless of the current system.
Installation
screenfetch is not installed by default on most Linux distributions, so you need to install it using the following commands.
Debian/Ubuntu
sudo apt install screenfetchInstall using the APT package manager.
Fedora/CentOS/RHEL
sudo dnf install screenfetch
# or sudo yum install screenfetch (older versions)Install using the DNF or YUM package manager.
Arch Linux
sudo pacman -S screenfetchInstall using the Pacman package manager.
Tips & Notes
Tips for making better use of screenfetch.
Usage Tips
- You can add `screenfetch` to your `.bashrc` or `.zshrc` file to automatically display system information when your terminal starts. (e.g., `echo 'screenfetch' >> ~/.bashrc`)
- Use it with screenshot tools to easily create nice screenshots that include system information.
- Compare it with `neofetch`, which offers similar functionality, to choose the tool that best suits your needs.