Macchina

github.com/Macchina-CLI/macchina Linux Apps Open-source projectOpen source

Macchina displays system information on Linux, macOS, Windows, and other listed platforms.

github.com/Macchina-CLI/macchina
Macchina homepage screenshot

About Macchina

Macchina is an open source command-line tool that displays system information, such as kernel version, uptime, memory usage, and processor load. It is basic by default and designed to be customized. The project's homepage lists support for Linux, macOS, Windows, NetBSD, FreeBSD, OpenWrt, and Android.

The project is in maintenance mode. It accepts only bug fixes and documentation improvements, and the maintainers describe it as achieving its intended purpose. Information-fetching issues are filed on the separate libmacchina repository.

Key features

  • Displays kernel version, uptime, memory usage, and processor load
  • Theming system that changes most visual aspects of the output
  • Themes stored outside the configuration file and switchable at any time
  • --doctor flag that explains possible causes of fetching failures
  • Prebuilt binaries provided with each release
  • MIT-licensed open source code
Best for: Command-line users who want a fast, minimal, and customizable view of system information on several operating systems.
Good for
  • Basic by default and customizable by design
  • Themes are separate from the configuration file, so they can be shared or switched independently
  • The --doctor flag helps diagnose fetching failures
Watch out for
  • The project is in maintenance mode and accepts only bug fixes and documentation improvements

Macchina at a glance

Type
Open-source project
Pricing
Not confirmed. Check the site
Platforms
Android, Linux, macOS, Windows
Open source
Yes · Source code
Language
English
Last checked
Oct 6, 2026 · Online when checked
Listed
Oct 5, 2026

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Macchina FAQ

What does the --doctor flag do?
In the event of fetching failures, the --doctor flag can show why those failures might be happening.
Is the project still accepting new features?
No. The project is in maintenance mode, and the only contributions it will accept are bug fixes and documentation improvements.
How can I install it?
The project's installation wiki page describes installation, and prebuilt binaries are provided with every release.
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