#system-information #command-line #fetch #linux #terminal

app lynxfetch

Super fast, versatile, and customizable command-line fetcher

1 stable release

Uses new Rust 2024

new 1.0.7 Mar 24, 2025

#67 in #system-information

Download history 54/week @ 2025-03-19

54 downloads per month

GPL-3.0-or-later

425KB
7K SLoC

🦊 LynxFetch - A Minimal & Aesthetic System Fetch Tool

GitLab CI License: GPL-3.0-or-later

LynxFetch is a lightweight, aesthetic, and fast system information fetch tool developed in Rust for Linux. It displays essential system details in a minimalistic, clean format, making it a perfect alternative to more resource-heavy fetch tools like Neofetch. Designed with performance in mind, LynxFetch prioritizes speed, efficiency, and a beautiful output, providing a seamless experience while using minimal system resources. 🚀

🎯 Purpose

LynxFetch was developed to give users a fast, lightweight, and visually pleasing way to display system information. Unlike bloated alternatives, LynxFetch focuses on simplicity, performance, and aesthetic appeal, making it a perfect tool for minimalists, developers, and enthusiasts who want a beautiful, easy-to-read terminal output. Whether you're showcasing your system specs or just keeping an eye on your machine's resources, LynxFetch is the ultimate companion for your terminal.

✨ Features

  • Ultra-Lightweight & Blazing Fast: Consumes minimal system resources and displays information instantly.
  • Essential System Information: Showcases CPU, GPU, Memory, Kernel, OS, Uptime, and more.
  • Minimalistic & Aesthetic: No clutter—just clean, readable system stats.
  • Cross-Platform Compatibility: Fully supports Linux.
  • Highly Customizable: Tailor themes, colors, and output styles to fit your preferences.
  • No Bloat & Dependencies: Pure simplicity—no unnecessary software overhead.
  • Fast & Efficient: Optimized for speed with near-instant execution times.
  • ASCII Art Support: Displays distribution logos in ASCII format for added flair.
  • Built with Rust: LynxFetch is developed in Rust, ensuring excellent performance and reliability.

📸 Preview

Preview

🔧 Installation

📦 Venom Linux (Community Repository)

scratch install lynxfetch

📦 Ubuntu/Rhino Linux (Pacstall)

pacstall -I lynxfetch

🐧 Manual Installation

git clone https://gitlab.com/lynxfetch/lynxfetch.git
cd lynxfetch
cargo build --release
cp target/release/lynxfetch /usr/local/bin/

🚀 Usage

To run LynxFetch and display system information with a minimalistic interface, simply execute:

lynxfetch

👥 Contributing

We welcome contributions! 🎉

If you'd like to contribute, fork the repo, make your changes, and submit a merge request.

  1. Clone the repo:

    git clone https://gitlab.com/lynxfetch/lynxfetch.git
    
  2. Create a new branch:

    git checkout -b feature-branch
    
  3. Make your changes and commit:

    git commit -m "Added awesome feature"
    
  4. Push to GitLab and create a merge request!

📝 License

LynxFetch is licensed under the GPL-3.0-or-later License. See LICENSE for details.

💬 Community & Support

  • 💡 Feature Requests? Open an Issue
  • 🐞 Found a Bug? Submit a Bug Report
  • ❤️ Like the project? Give it a ⭐!

Dependencies

~22–33MB
~601K SLoC