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Fastfetch review

Free#23 of 33 in System Information Software

A free, open-source CLI for concise system, hardware, firmware, and package details.

6.4/10Editor score
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

Fastfetch is an open-source command-line system information tool for users who want a concise, customizable summary of a computer or mobile device. It collects operating-system, hardware, desktop-environment, bootloader, package, and other system details, then presents them in a configurable terminal layout. Support covers Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, several BSD systems, Haiku, and SunOS, making it suitable for cross-platform personal workflows and command-line environments.

Fastfetch is distributed as open-source software under the MIT license, with no paid tiers in its published model. Users can install it through platform packages or downloadable archives. Configuration uses JSONC files and JSON Schema, while built-in and image logos can be customized for different terminal layouts. JSON output adds a practical option for machine processing, and integrations with Starship, Oh My Posh, Spotify, MPD, MPRIS, and Apple Music extend its usefulness in customized terminal setups.

Its main strength is breadth within a compact summary: Fastfetch can report CPU, GPU, memory, disk, battery, display, network, BIOS, bootloader, installed package managers, and package counts from one command-line tool. That makes it a strong choice for users who value readable system snapshots and configuration control across multiple operating systems. Its focus is narrower than deep diagnostics or inventory workflows, so users seeking detailed troubleshooting or asset-management processes should choose a more specialized product instead.

Fastfetch pros and cons

  • Where it wins
    • Covers OS, hardware, BIOS, bootloader, packages, and network details
    • Runs across Windows, macOS, Linux, and Android
    • Supports JSONC configuration, JSON Schema, and machine-readable JSON output
  • Where it doesn't
    • Focuses on concise display rather than deep diagnostics
    • Does not provide inventory workflows
    • Terminal-based output may not suit users seeking a graphical interface

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