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System Summary With screenFetch

Print distro, kernel, desktop, CPU and memory information next to a logo.

LinuxsystemTerminalsystem-infoLow risk
Run screenfetch to show a colored system summary with your distro logo.

01Command

Command
$ screenfetch

02What it does

screenFetch is a Bash script that detects the distribution and prints an ASCII logo alongside hardware and software details, with colours matching the distro. Support for many desktop environments made it a staple of screenshots.

03Risk

RiskLow risk
Requirementssudo apt install screenfetch
!Warning: Logo artwork relies on correct terminal colours; monochrome terminals lose much of the effect.

04Undo

✓No undo needed — this command does not change persistent state.

05Sources

  • Debian package: screenfetch
    Debian · vendor-doc · 2026-09-20
    Evidence: Debian packages screenFetch, a bash script that displays system info next to an ASCII distro logo.
  • screenFetch
    Official project · vendor-doc · 2026-09-20
    Evidence: Debian packages screenFetch, a bash script that displays system info next to an ASCII distro logo.

Last verified: 2026-09-22 · Category: System & Settings

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