pfetch ☆
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Description:
Pretty system information tool written in POSIX sh
Type: Formula  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: System utilities
Tags: system-information cli posix utility terminal
Install: brew install pfetch
About:
Pfetch is a lightweight, POSIX-compliant shell script that displays aesthetically pleasing system information. It automatically detects the operating system and presents key details like uptime, memory usage, and CPU model in a minimal, colorful format. Its primary value is providing a fast, dependency-free alternative to more complex system fetch utilities.
Key Features:
  • POSIX-compliant for maximum portability
  • Zero dependencies
  • Auto-detects OS and distribution
  • Highly customizable output
  • Lightweight and fast execution
Use Cases:
  • Displaying system info in terminal startup scripts
  • Quickly checking hardware specifications on new systems
  • Customizing shell prompts with system data
Alternatives:
  • neofetch – Neofetch offers more extensive customization and image support but is larger and requires Bash.
  • screenfetch – Screenfetch is another popular option but is less lightweight and POSIX-compliant than Pfetch.
Version History
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Sep 14, 2024 9:37pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 0b9eaf5c
May 4, 2024 12:08pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 2224cb7b
Dec 2, 2022 8:52am 0 VERSION_BUMP 57d8b7fd
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