`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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