cpu-info ☆
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Description:
Provides information about device hardware and software
Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: 1.8.1@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: System utilities
Tags: system-monitor hardware-info cpu utilities diagnostics
Install: brew install --cask cpu-info
About:
cpu-info is a comprehensive hardware and system monitoring tool that displays detailed information about your Mac's processor, memory, storage, and network interfaces. It provides real-time insights into CPU usage, temperature sensors, and battery health for laptops. The application presents this technical data in a clean, native macOS interface, making it easy to diagnose performance issues or verify system specifications.
Key Features:
  • Real-time CPU, memory, and disk usage monitoring
  • Detailed hardware specifications (CPU, GPU, RAM, Storage)
  • Sensor data including temperature and fan speeds
  • Network interface and battery health information
  • Native macOS user interface
Use Cases:
  • Monitoring system performance and resource usage during intensive tasks
  • Verifying hardware specifications before purchasing or upgrading software
  • Diagnosing thermal throttling or overheating issues
  • Checking battery health and cycle count on MacBook devices
Alternatives:
  • iStat Menus – More comprehensive but paid; cpu-info is free and focused on hardware info
  • Activity Monitor – Built-in but less detailed hardware information; cpu-info provides more sensor data
  • coconutBattery – Specialized for battery only; cpu-info covers full system hardware
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Jan 19, 2026 9:50am 1.8.1 0 VERSION_BUMP 123b13ba
Jan 15, 2026 10:12am 1.8.0 0 VERSION_BUMP 2bd22ad2
Aug 12, 2025 6:48am 1.7.0 0 VERSION_BUMP 5e42c1f1
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