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winfetch
Winfetch displays system information from the command line using a PowerShell utility.
About winfetch
Winfetch is a command-line system information utility written in PowerShell 5+ for Windows. It displays operating system, software and hardware information alongside the operating system logo by default.
It is intended for system screenshots rather than detailed diagnostics. The display can be configured to use an image, wallpaper, or nothing, and a legacy branch is available for old systems.
Key features
- Displays OS, software and hardware info via PowerShell 5+
- Shows info alongside operating system logo by default
- Configurable to display custom image instead of logo
- Can use wallpaper as display graphic
- Option to show info with no image
- Legacy branch available for old systems
Best for: Windows users who want to include system information in screenshots.
Good for
- Written in PowerShell 5+ for Windows use
- Offers display options including logo, image, wallpaper, or none
- Distributed as open source under MIT license
Watch out for
- Not intended for detailed system statistics or diagnostics
- Old systems require separate legacy branch
winfetch at a glance
- Website
- github.com/lptstr/winfetch
- Category
- Software & Utilities › System Utilities
- Type
- Open-source project
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Platforms
- Windows
- Open source
- Yes · Source code
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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winfetch FAQ
What is Winfetch intended for?
Sharing system information in screenshots, not detailed system statistics or diagnostics.
Can the graphic next to the system information be changed?
Yes, it can be configured to use an image, wallpaper, or nothing instead of the operating system logo.
What version should be used on old systems?
The legacy branch.
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