> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://itsfoss.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # Neofetch is Dead! Here are 7 Alternatives for Your Linux System - URL: https://itsfoss.com/neofetch-alternatives/ - Published: 2024-05-03T12:38:21.000Z - Updated: 2026-07-12T05:10:47.000Z - Description: Neofetch is no more but fret not ASCII lovers, in the open source world, there is almost always alternatives. - Author: Abhishek Prakash - Tags: List πŸ“‹ Neofetch, the favorite tool for [displaying system information in ASCII format in the terminal](https://itsfoss.com/display-linux-logo-in-ascii/), is no longer being developed. Its GitHub repository is now [archived](https://github.com/dylanaraps/neofetch?ref=itsfoss.com). It didn't see any development for the past three years anyway. Neofetch developer Dylan's GitHub page says he has "taken up farming". ![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2024/05/neofetch-dev-github.png) Developer says he has taken up farming When I asked for proof, he sent me this photo. ![Farming in ASCII](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2024/05/farm-ascii.png) Is that a farm in ASCII format? Okay, I just made up the last part for humor purposes πŸ˜‰ So, here's the deal. Neofetch is not being developed anymore. Although it is still available in the repositories of many distributions and will remain for a couple of more releases, I presume. Still, it would be a good idea to use some actively developed tool to flex your Linux desktop setup. Let me share a few worthy Neofetch alternatives for your ASCII needs. ## Fastfetch [Fastfetch](https://github.com/fastfetch-cli/fastfetch?ref=itsfoss.com) is similar to Neofetch. It offers heavy customization possibilities, including tweaking the appearance of logos! You remember that [Neoftech was extremely customizable](https://itsfoss.com/using-neofetch/), don't you? ![Fastfetch: A Neofetch alternative written in C.](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2024/05/fastfetch-default-1.png) Fastfetch Fastfetch uses JSONC (JSON with Comments) for configuration. If you are curious, there are [some presets available](https://github.com/fastfetch-cli/fastfetch/tree/dev/presets?ref=itsfoss.com) for you to get started. If you are using Ubuntu 22.04 or later, you can install it using the PPA. Yes, PPA to rescue even in the Snap world of Ubuntu. ```bash sudo add-apt-repository ppa:zhangsongcui3371/fastfetch sudo apt update sudo apt install fastfetch ``` For other distros like Arch Linux and Fedora, you can use their package managers to install fastfetch (if it is available). ## screenFetch [screenFetch](https://github.com/KittyKatt/screenFetch?ref=itsfoss.com) is a β€œBash Screenshot Information Tool”, that can be used to generate system information along with the ASCII logo of the distribution. It is basically a bash script and is easily extendable. I think screenFetch existed even before Neofetch πŸ€” ![screenFetch: A simple Bash Screenshot Information Tool](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2024/05/screenfetch.png) screenFetch screenFetch is basically a bash script and is easily extendable. To install screenFetch in Ubuntu, open a terminal and run: ```bash sudo apt install screenfetch ``` It is also available in the default repositories of Arch Linux, Fedora, etc. ## macchina [macchina](https://github.com/Macchina-CLI/macchina?ref=itsfoss.com) is a system information fetching tool written in Rust πŸ¦€ (some people would use it just for that) It uses a TOML file for its configuration, which is usually placed at `~/.config/macchina/macchina.toml`. ![Macchina: A system information fetching tool, written in Rust](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2024/05/macchina.png) Macchina πŸ’‘ If the configuration file is not showing any effect, you can specify it while running, like `macchina --config `. macchina also offers a theming system that is outside the configuration file. This is also a TOML file, and they have an example theme called [Hydrogen](https://github.com/Macchina-CLI/macchina/blob/main/contrib/themes/Hydrogen.toml?ref=itsfoss.com)! You can either use the pre-built binary [available to download from the releases page](https://github.com/Macchina-CLI/macchina/releases/?ref=itsfoss.com), or install it to your system. It's a Rust tool, so you can [install cargo first](https://itsfoss.com/install-rust-cargo-ubuntu-linux/) and then use it for the installation: ```bash cargo install macchina ``` It is also available to install from AUR for [Arch Linux users](https://aur.archlinux.org/packages/macchina?ref=itsfoss.com). ## NerdFetch Written in shell script, [NerdFetch](https://github.com/ThatOneCalculator/NerdFetch?ref=itsfoss.com) is a [POSIX compatible](https://itsfoss.com/posix/) system information fetching tool. It uses Nerd fonts. So, to get the most out of it, you need to have [a Nerd font](https://www.nerdfonts.com/font-downloads?ref=itsfoss.com) installed. ![NerdFetch: Fetch system information with Nerd font icons](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2024/05/nerdfetch.png) NerdFetch Apart from default, NerdFetch works in three more modes, like: - Use `-c` for Cozette: May need [Cozette font](https://github.com/slavfox/Cozette?ref=itsfoss.com) - Use `-p` for Phosphor: May need [Phosphor icons](https://github.com/phosphor-icons/homepage/releases/tag/v2.0.0?ref=itsfoss.com). - Use `-e` for Emojis ![NerdFetch with fancy options](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2024/05/NerdFetch-options.png) NerdFetch with fancy options [Arch Linux users can use yay](https://itsfoss.com/install-yay-arch-linux/) or some other AUR helper: ```bash yay -S nerdfetch ``` Others can install it in a bit nerdier fashion: ``` sudo curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ThatOneCalculator/NerdFetch/main/nerdfetch -o /usr/bin/nerdfetch sudo chmod u+x /usr/bin/nerdfetch ``` ## Archey [Archey](https://github.com/HorlogeSkynet/archey4?ref=itsfoss.com) is a simple system information tool written in Python. It is a fork of the original Archey (Linux) system tool, and it is lightweight and fast. ![Archey: Simple system information tool, fork of original Archey (Linux) system tool.](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2024/05/archey-1.png) Archey Before installing Archey, make sure you have the following dependencies: - Essential: `python3`, `python3-distro`, `python3-netifaces`. - Recommended: `procps`, `dnsutils`, `lm-sensors`, etc. [Visit their documentation](https://github.com/HorlogeSkynet/archey4?tab=readme-ov-file&ref=itsfoss.com#highly-recommended-packages) for more recommended packages. You can [download the deb file from the releases page](https://github.com/HorlogeSkynet/archey4/releases/?ref=itsfoss.com) and install it on Ubuntu. 🚧 I have faced some issues while running this in Ubuntu, but on Arch Linux, it ran fine. Arch 1, Ubuntu 0 πŸ₯Š For Arch Linux users, install it using any AUR helper: ``` yay -S archey4 ``` Archey uses JSON file as configuration tool, which is usually placed at: - `/etc/archey4/config.json` (system preferences) - `~/.config/archey4/config.json` (user preferences) - `./config.json` (local preferences) The preference order is **local preferences > user preferences > system preferences**. ## HyFetch [HyFetch](https://github.com/hykilpikonna/hyfetch?ref=itsfoss.com) is a fork of Neofetch, with **LGBTQ+ pride flags** πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆ. The configuration file of HyFetch is located at `~/.config/neowofetch/config.conf`. It is similar to tweaking the Neofetch. ![hyfetch: System information tool with LGBTQ+ pride flags](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2024/05/5-hyfetch.png) hyfetch You can install HyFetch from the official repositories of Ubuntu. ```bash sudo apt install hyfetch ``` It is also available in Arch Linux's repositories. The documentation provides[ more installation methods](https://github.com/hykilpikonna/hyfetch?tab=readme-ov-file&ref=itsfoss.com#installation). During the initial run, it will ask for several configurations, such as the color scheme, brightness adjustment, etc., through a text prompt. It also displays the appearance of each choice for easy selection. You can rerun the configuration anytime by using the command: ``` hyfetch -c ``` ## cpufetch Unlike the rest in this list, [cpufetch](https://itsfoss.com/cpufetch/) only shows the CPU details with a neat logo. ![cpufetch displaying various cpu architecutres, there logo and details.](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2024/05/cpufetch.gif) CPUFetch: Image Credits: [cpufetch](https://github.com/Dr-Noob/cpufetch?ref=itsfoss.com) By default, it prints the CPU logo according to the system color scheme, but also provides methods to change it. [cpufetch](https://github.com/Dr-Noob/cpufetch?ref=itsfoss.com) is available in the repositories of Ubuntu. Which means it's quite easily installable. ``` sudo apt install cpufetch ``` πŸ“‹ There is a project called [GPUFetch](https://github.com/Dr-Noob/gpufetch?ref=itsfoss.com), that is CPUFetch for GPUs. ## More ASCII fun Why just stop here? How about some more ASCII things? [Convert Images to ASCII Art in Linux TerminalWant some fun in the Linux terminal? How about converting a regular image into ASCII art? This tool lets you convert any image into ASCII art.![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w256h256/2022/12/android-chrome-192x192.png)It's FOSSAbhishek Prakash![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/wordpress/2021/05/convert-ascii-image-linux.png)](https://itsfoss.com/ascii-image-converter/) There are more tools to explore here. [10 Tools to Have Fun With ASCII Art in Linux TerminalThink Linux terminal is all about serious work? Think again. Here are a few fun things you can do with ASCII art in the terminal.![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w256h256/2022/12/android-chrome-192x192.png)It's FOSSAbhishek Prakash![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/wordpress/2022/07/ascii-art-tools-linux.png)](https://itsfoss.com/ascii-art-linux-terminal/) And finally, let's raise a glass to Neofetch πŸ₯‚ It will be missed.