Fastfetch

Fastfetch is a free, open-source command-line tool that displays operating system, hardware, and software information in a terminal with customizable logos. Its more than 75 built-in modules cover items such as CPU, GPU, memory, disks, battery, TPM, audio, and Wi-Fi. It can display ASCII logos or render images through supported terminal graphics protocols. Configuration uses JSONC, and an official schema supports editor autocomplete and validation. The maker lists native support for Windows, macOS, Linux, BSD, and Android through Termux, with package-manager and download installation options. Fastfetch can be added to startup setups for Bash, Zsh, Fish, PowerShell, and Nushell, and is described as compatible with Starship and Oh My Posh. Use cases include terminal greetings, hardware auditing and diagnostics, and desktop screenshot showcases. A sample configuration can query Spotify, MPD, MPRIS, or Apple Music for media information. The maker cautions that unconditional shell-startup output can disrupt SCP, SFTP, and other non-interactive shell operations.

Fastfetch offers configurable system details and logo display across several operating systems. Its shell-startup caveat matters for users who rely on non-interactive operations.

It suits command-line users who want terminal system information for diagnostics, auditing, startup displays, or screenshots. Users adding it to shell startup should account for the warning about non-interactive operations.

Overview

Fastfetch is a free, open-source command-line utility for displaying system information beside a logo in a terminal. It best suits people who want a configurable readout as part of a terminal workflow, not a graphical system dashboard. Its wide module and operating-system coverage make it flexible, while shell-startup output requires care.

Written mainly in C and licensed under MIT, Fastfetch can provide a terminal greeting, support hardware audits, or create a concise system summary for a desktop showcase. Its modules cover both familiar components and details such as firmware and installed software, giving technically minded users a broad view without leaving the command line.

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Key features

Broad system reporting

Fastfetch includes more than 75 built-in modules for information such as CPU, GPU, memory, disk, battery, TPM, audio, and Wi-Fi. That range makes it useful for assembling quick system summaries or checking a machine’s hardware details. The output remains terminal-oriented, so readers who need a visual dashboard should choose a different kind of tool.

Configurable terminal display

JSONC configuration lets users tailor what appears, and an official JSON schema supports editor autocomplete and validation. That is a practical aid when customizing a readout, though the format still favors users comfortable editing configuration. Fastfetch can pair text with ASCII logos or render images using Kitty, Sixel, iTerm2, or Chafa protocols.

Shell and media integrations

Fastfetch can be integrated into Bash, Zsh, Fish, PowerShell, and Nushell startup, and it is compatible with Starship and Oh My Posh. Sample configuration can query Spotify, MPD, MPRIS, or Apple Music for media information. The startup option is convenient for an interactive terminal greeting, but the maker warns that unconditional output from shell startup files can interfere with SCP, SFTP, and other non-interactive shell operations.

A Docker command can run Fastfetch to inspect host, container, and runtime metrics. TPM security status is among the available modules, but that reporting should not be mistaken for a security certification or compliance program.

Pricing

Fastfetch is free, with a free plan for the MIT-licensed command-line tool and its 75-plus system-information modules. There is no paid tier or free-trial period to weigh; the trade-off is that the product is a terminal utility rather than a dedicated support service. The maker points users to documentation and the fastfetch-cli GitHub organization.

Platforms

Fastfetch supports Windows, macOS, Linux, BSD, and Android through Termux. Install options include winget, Scoop, Homebrew, MacPorts, APT, Pacman, DNF, FreeBSD pkg, and Termux, giving users multiple routes to add it to an existing environment.

Who it's for

Fastfetch is a strong fit for terminal users who want a customizable system summary, a startup greeting, or a compact display for screenshots across several operating systems. It is less suitable for people who want a graphical interface or who cannot safely configure shell startup behavior for non-interactive sessions.

Pros and cons

Pros

• Wide information coverage: More than 75 modules span core components, firmware, installed software, and less routine details such as TPM status.
• Flexible presentation: JSONC configuration, schema-backed editor support, and several terminal graphics protocols give users control over the display.
• Broad platform and shell support: Native support spans major desktop systems as well as BSD and Android through Termux, with integrations for several common shells.
• Free and open source: The MIT license and free plan make it accessible without a paid upgrade.

Cons

• Terminal-only presentation: The command-line format is a poor fit for readers who prefer a graphical system-information app.
• Startup output can disrupt automation: Unconditional shell-startup printing can interfere with SCP, SFTP, and other non-interactive operations.
• No dedicated support service is described: Users are directed to documentation and the GitHub organization rather than a stated support service.

Alternatives

HWMonitor is worth considering for Windows PC hardware-sensor monitoring, and its free plan also supports Android; it has a free trial, with HWMonitor PRO Standard at $19.95, paid once.

AIDA64 is a paid alternative for readers seeking a system-information option on Windows, Android, or iOS.

hw-probe is the better fit for Linux or self-hosted users focused on anonymously sharing hardware details to help collaboratively debug Linux and BSD hardware problems.

SIW is a Windows alternative with a free viewer and a free 14-day trial version.

ASTRA32 may suit Windows users looking for a freemium option that is free for non-commercial purposes.

EtreCheckPro is a macOS alternative with a free download for unlimited use, basic reports and diagnostics, and command-line use; its Power User package is a one-time upgrade at $19.99, paid once.

Facter is an alternative for users who need a system-information tool across Linux, macOS, Windows, or self-hosted environments.

Speccy is a Windows freemium option with a home-use free plan and a one-time Professional upgrade at $19.95, paid once.

Verdict

Choose Fastfetch if you want a free, configurable terminal readout with unusually broad module and platform coverage. Its main advantage is the ability to shape system details and logo display around a terminal workflow; look elsewhere if you need a graphical dashboard or cannot account for its shell-startup caveat.