nerdfetch
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Description:
POSIX *nix fetch script using Nerdfonts
Type: Formula  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: System utilities
Tags: system-information nerdfonts terminal fetch posix
Install: brew install nerdfetch
About:
Nerdfetch is a lightweight, POSIX-compliant shell script that displays system information with ASCII art and styling from Nerdfonts. It provides a visually appealing and highly customizable fetch utility for Unix-like systems, requiring minimal dependencies.
Key Features:
  • POSIX-compliant for maximum portability
  • Customizable ASCII art and colors
  • Minimal dependencies
  • Displays system info (OS, kernel, uptime, shell, etc.)
Use Cases:
  • Enhancing terminal startup with system info
  • Customizing shell prompts with visual flair
  • Quickly identifying system details on remote servers
Alternatives:
  • neofetch – More feature-rich but written in Bash
  • pfetch – Similar minimal approach, different branding
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