Neofetch is a command-line tool that displays system information with distribution logos. It is a useful tool for system administrators who need to quickly check information about the system they are working on. Neofetch displays information such as the operating system, kernel version, CPU, GPU, and memory usage, among others.
Overview
To use Neofetch, simply open a terminal and type neofetch. Neofetch will then display the system information in the terminal window. The display includes the distribution logo, the distribution name and version, the desktop environment, the CPU and GPU information, the memory usage, and the kernel version.
Example
$ neofetch
Neofetch can also be customized to display only specific information. For example, to display only the distribution logo and name, type neofetch --ascii_distro. To display only the CPU and GPU information, type neofetch --cpu_brand --gpu_brand.
Use cases
- Quickly check system information
- Display system information in screenshots or videos
- Customize the display to show only specific information
Options
The following table lists all available options for the Neofetch command.
| Option | Description |
|---|---|
--ascii, --ascii_art |
Display an ASCII art logo instead of the distribution logo |
--ascii_distro |
Display only the ASCII art distribution logo |
--color_blocks |
Use color blocks instead of ASCII art |
--config |
Print the location of the config file |
--cpu_brand |
Display only the CPU brand |
--cpu_model |
Display only the CPU model |
--cpu_speed |
Display only the CPU speed |
--cpu_temp |
Display only the CPU temperature |
--cpu_usage |
Display only the CPU usage |
--disk_info |
Display only the disk information |
--disk_display |
Display only the disk usage bar |
--distro_icon |
Display only the distribution icon |
--distro_name |
Display only the distribution name |
--distro_version |
Display only the distribution version |
--gpu_brand |
Display only the GPU brand |
--gpu_model |
Display only the GPU model |
--gpu_temp |
Display only the GPU temperature |
--gpu_usage |
Display only the GPU usage |
--gtk2 |
Use GTK2 instead of GTK3 |
--gtk3 |
Use GTK3 instead of GTK2 |
--image_path |
Set the path to the image file |
--memory_display |
Display only the memory usage bar |
--memory_info |
Display only the memory information |
--no_color |
Disable color output |
--off |
Disable Neofetch |
--refresh_rate |
Set the refresh rate in seconds |
--shell_path |
Set the path to the shell file |
--song |
Display only the song information |
--song_display |
Display only the song information bar |
--stdout |
Output to stdout instead of stderr |
--theme |
Set the theme |
--uptime |
Display only the uptime |
--wm |
Display only the window manager |
Troubleshooting tips
- If Neofetch is not displaying the correct information, try updating the system or installing the latest version of Neofetch.
- If Neofetch is not displaying any information, make sure that the necessary system information is available and accessible to Neofetch.
- If Neofetch is displaying incorrect information, check the system configuration and make sure that all the components are correctly identified.
Notes
- Neofetch is available for Linux, macOS, and Windows.
- Neofetch is open-source software and can be customized to fit specific needs.
- Neofetch can be used to display system information in scripts or other applications.