Fastfetch is a command-line system information tool that displays hardware and software details in a visually appealing format, similar to neofetch but optimized for performance.
The tool solves the problem of quickly fetching and displaying system information across multiple operating systems. It is written primarily in C with a focus on performance and customizability. The tool supports Linux, macOS, Windows 8.1 and later, Android, FreeBSD, OpenBSD, NetBSD, DragonFly, Haiku, and SunOS, though it is actively tested only on x86-64 and aarch64 platforms. Configuration files and examples are available in the repository, and screenshots demonstrating output on different platforms are provided in the project wiki.
Fastfetch suits developers and system administrators who want a fast, lightweight alternative to neofetch for displaying system information in terminal sessions. It is particularly useful for those who value performance and need cross-platform compatibility. The tool is available through package managers on most major Linux distributions, macOS via Homebrew and MacPorts, Windows via scoop, Chocolatey, and winget, and BSD systems through their respective package managers. Nightly builds are available for those wanting the latest development version.
The project maintains active development with regular updates across multiple platforms. The codebase is written in C, emphasizing performance optimization. The project provides multiple installation methods and distribution channels, indicating sustained effort to make the tool accessible across different systems and package management ecosystems.
