screenfetch
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Description:
Generate ASCII art with terminal, shell, and OS info
Type: Formula  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: System utilities
Tags: system-information cli terminal ascii-art sysadmin
Install: brew install screenfetch
About:
screenFetch is a Bash script that detects and displays system information alongside ASCII art of the operating system logo. It provides a quick, visual summary of key hardware and software details, making it ideal for system reconnaissance or sharing configuration details in screenshots.
Key Features:
  • Automatic OS detection and ASCII logo display
  • Displays kernel version, uptime, shell, and resolution
  • Colorized output for improved readability
  • Supports custom logo and configuration options
Use Cases:
  • Quickly summarizing system specs for support or documentation
  • Customizing terminal prompts or shell scripts with system info
  • Creating visually appealing terminal screenshots (rice)
Alternatives:
  • neofetch – More modern and actively maintained, with highly customizable output
  • screenfetch – The classic tool; simpler but less configurable than neofetch
Version History
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Sep 15, 2025 10:13pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 52d0cdb5
Dec 4, 2024 9:03pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 7de880f0