`inxi` - The Magic Command to Check All Linux System Information
Forget having to remember dozens of different commands. `inxi` is a powerful tool that provides a detailed report on hardware and software with just a single command line.
The command-line interface showing detailed system information.
For Linux users, checking computer configuration information sometimes requires using multiple different commands (`lscpu`, `free -m`, `df -h`...). `inxi` was created to solve this problem, gathering all the information you need in one place.
Installing `inxi`
Most Linux distributions do not come with `inxi` pre-installed. You can easily install it on Debian/Ubuntu-based systems with the command:
Common Usage Options
You can run the `inxi` command without options for basic information, or add flags for a more detailed report:
- `inxi -b`: Displays a full summary, including CPU, speed, kernel, RAM, hard drive, graphics card, and OS version.
- `inxi -C`: Shows detailed CPU information.
- `inxi -G`: Shows information about the graphics card and driver.
- `inxi -N`: Shows information about the network card.
- `inxi -F`: (Full) The most powerful option, displaying all detailed system information. Often combined with other flags like
-x(extra details) or-z(hides sensitive info like MAC addresses).
A command often requested by technical support forums is inxi -Fxz. This command provides a complete overview of your system without revealing personal information, making it easier for others to diagnose problems.
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