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Fastfetch

fastfetch

fastfetch is a lightweight system information tool for the terminal.

Think of it as Neofetch on steroids—but faster and simpler.

What It Does

When you run fastfetch, it shows:

  • OS and version
  • Kernel version
  • Desktop environment / window manager
  • CPU and GPU info
  • Memory usage
  • Shell info
  • Installed packages

All of this is displayed nicely with ASCII logos and colors.

Why Developers Use fastfetch

  • Quickly see hardware and software info
  • Check system specs for debugging or sharing
  • Verify installations and environments
  • Lightweight, runs instantly in the terminal

Key Features

  • Extremely fast and lightweight
  • Highly configurable: choose what info to show
  • Compatible with Linux, macOS, Windows (WSL)
  • Minimal dependencies
  • Optional ASCII/Unicode logos for fun