speedtest-cli ☆

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Description:
Command-line interface for https://speedtest.net bandwidth tests

Type: Formula | Latest Version: 2.1.3@2 | Tracked Since: Oct 12, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Networking

Tags: networking cli bandwidth diagnostics monitoring

Install: brew install speedtest-cli

About:
speedtest-cli is a lightweight command-line utility that measures your internet connection's download and upload speeds using the Speedtest.net infrastructure. It provides raw data metrics including ping latency, connection quality, and server selection without requiring a graphical interface. This tool is ideal for automated testing, remote server diagnostics, and integration into monitoring scripts.

Key Features:

Command-line interface for automated testing
Server selection and auto-location capabilities
Raw data output in JSON, CSV, or text formats
Minimal dependencies and lightweight footprint

Use Cases:

Automated network performance monitoring in scripts
Remote server bandwidth verification
Quick internet speed checks on headless systems
Integration with CI/CD pipelines for connectivity testing

Alternatives:

fast.com-cli – Uses Netflix's Fast.com instead of Speedtest.net; fewer configuration options
mtr – Focuses on route tracing and packet loss rather than bandwidth measurement

Version History

Detected	Rev	Change	Commit
Jan 19, 2026 7:40am	2	REVISION_ONLY	256ada75
Oct 12, 2025 10:20am	2	VERSION_BUMP	07e4b7d5
Oct 10, 2024 8:45am	1	VERSION_BUMP	0956b19b
Oct 5, 2023 10:21pm	1	VERSION_BUMP	031cda3e