pbfetch is an incredibly customizable hardware/software fetch utility that dares to break the mold. Tired of the same old logo sitting on the left side of your terminal? With pbfetch, you have the power to design your system's fetch output exactly as you envision it. Your terminal, your rules, let your creativity shine!
- Unmatched Customization: Place information wherever you want, however you want, with a simple text-based configuration.
- Flexible Configuration: Swap out boring logos for dynamic content that you control.
- Simple Syntax: Utilize easy-to-understand keyword tags to display various system stats.
You have a few options to get started with pbfetch depending on your preferred method:
If you are on an arch based distribution, you can install pbfetch using your favorite AUR helper:
paru -S pbfetch-gitOr if you prefer to install manually:
git clone https://aur.archlinux.org/pbfetch-git.git
cd pbfetch-git
makepkg -sipbfetch is bootstrapped by Rye, a Python toolchain manager. If you prefer using Rye:
- Make sure Rye is installed on your system.
- Clone the pbfetch repository and navigate to the project directory:
git clone https://github.com/pennybelle/pbfetch.git cd pbfetch/ - Sync the project and run pbfetch:
rye sync rye run pbfetch
With pbfetch, your customization options are practically limitless. The configuration process is straightforward just edit a simple text file to craft your ideal output. Using specific keyword tags, you can precisely control what information is displayed and exactly where it appears on your screen.
The configuration file is the heart of pbfetch. It's a plain text file that
allows you to design the fetch output exactly as you envision it. Want to show
your hostname in a specific spot? Simply include the $host tag in your
configuration, and pbfetch will replace it with your hostname when the
program runs. For example, if your configuration contains $host, it will
output something like user@device.
You can find an example configuration file here to get started.
The sky's the limit when it comes to creativity! Whether you're aiming for a traditional system information display or something entirely unique, pbfetch empowers you to bring your vision to life.
Check out some amazing examples of what you can create with pbfetch:
Creating your own custom configuration is a bit more involved than other fetch utilities, but the reward is complete control over your terminal’s output. You are not confined to someone else's design, pbfetch puts you in charge!
pbfetch is open-source and licensed under the Apache 2.0 License. This means you are free to modify, distribute, and use the code as you see fit, just be sure to provide proper attribution where due.
pbfetch is currently a work-in-progress (WIP). As of now, it is only supported on Arch Linux. However, I am eager to expand its compatibility! If you'd like to contribute or help get pbfetch working on your system, please don't hesitate to reach out. Your feedback and contributions are highly valued.
If you encounter any issues, or if you have suggestions for improvements, please let me know. I’m here to help and excited to see what you’ll create with pbfetch. Enjoy! 🎉