Here is a real-world bash function to inventory all FAT drives on a system:
inspect_fat() cut -d' ' -f2)
fat_type=$(minfo -v "$dev"
Run this on a multi-card reader with 4 SD cards. Within seconds, you have a complete geometry report without a single mount.
The maintainers have hinted at features for version 1.1.0: minfo 1.0.2
For now, Minfo 1.0.2 represents a polished, reliable snapshot of your machine’s soul.
| Option | Description |
|--------|-------------|
| -c, --color [always/auto/never] | Color mode |
| -g, --gpu | Include GPU information |
| -d, --disk [/path] | Show disk usage for custom path (e.g., /mnt/data) |
| --no-ascii | Hide ASCII logo, show only text |
| -o, --output [text/json] | Output format |
| --temp | Show CPU temperature (Linux only, needs sensors) | Here is a real-world bash function to inventory
If you rely on automated hardware detection, system inventory, or quick offline diagnostics, yes—Minfo 1.0.2 delivers tangible improvements in accuracy, output flexibility, and stability. The reduced memory footprint and JSON schema cleanup alone justify the upgrade for production environments.
For casual users who occasionally want to show off system specs, Neofetch or Screenfetch might remain sufficient. But for anyone who scripts, monitors, or manages multiple machines, Minfo 1.0.2 is a precision tool worth mastering. Run this on a multi-card reader with 4 SD cards
For scripting and automation, use --output json:
minfo --output json --category cpu,memory
Example JSON snippet:
"cpu":
"model": "AMD Ryzen 7 5800X",
"cores": 16,
"threads": 16,
"bogomips": 7985.29
,
"memory":
"ram_total_mb": 32768,
"ram_used_mb": 12288
.-.
/ \ OS: Ubuntu 22.04 LTS
/ \ Kernel: 5.15.0-91-generic
/ o \ Uptime: 2 hours, 15 min
/ \ Shell: bash 5.1.16
/ Minfo \ CPU: Intel i7-10750H (12) @ 4.8GHz
/_____________\ RAM: 7823MiB / 15984MiB
Disk (/): 42G / 128G (34% used)