Draft:Katifetch
| Katifetch | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Developer | ximimoments |
| Initial release | 2025 |
| Stable release | 13.1
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| Written in | Bash |
| Operating system | Linux, Windows, macOS, Android (Termux), ChromeOS (Crostini) |
| Type | Command-line utility |
| License | MIT |
| Website | https://github.com/ximimoments/katifetch |
Katifetch is an open-source command-line utility designed to display operating system and hardware information in an aesthetic way, using ASCII art, customized colors, and a modular architecture. It is inspired by Neofetch (GitHub) and other similar system info tools such as Screenfetch (GitHub), Pfetch (GitHub), and Ufetch (GitHub). All these tools are open source and licensed under permissive licenses like MIT.
History
Development of Katifetch started in may of 2025 by the developer known as ximimoments. Originally based on Ubuntu 10.04 minimal installations as a lightweight alternative, Katifetch evolved from a personal script inspired by Neofetch. It quickly grew into a flexible and extensible system information tool with broad compatibility, including support for less conventional platforms such as Android via Termux and virtualized environments.
Katifetch has been included in Fedora's Copr repository for several years and more recently made available in Arch Linux's AUR, providing easy installation for users of popular Linux distributions.
Features
- Compatible with Linux, Windows, macOS, Android (via Termux), and ChromeOS (Crostini).
- Automatic detection of virtualized environments such as QEMU, VMWare, and VirtualBox.
- Modular architecture that facilitates adding or modifying components and themes.
- Theme system supporting hundreds of ASCII logos from various operating systems and environments.
- Automated scripts for installation, uninstallation, and updates, especially tailored for Termux.
- Output display options including centered, left-aligned, and simplified views to suit different terminals.
- Customizable configuration files (`~/.katifetchrc`) for user preferences.
- Continuous development with a focus on broad compatibility and user experience.
Supported Platforms and Compatibility
| Platform / OS | Supported? |
|---|---|
| Linux (main distributions) | Yes |
| Windows (PowerShell) | Yes |
| macOS | Yes |
| Android (Termux) | Yes |
| ChromeOS (Crostini) | Yes |
| Fedora (via Copr repo) | Yes |
| Arch Linux (AUR) | Yes |
| QEMU virtual machines | Yes (auto detection) |
| VMWare virtual machines | Yes (auto detection) |
| VirtualBox virtual machines | Yes (auto detection) |
| Rare / niche Linux distros (e.g. Bazzite, CachyOS) | Yes (community-supported) |
| BSD variants | Yes |
| Grub | Yes |
| Solaris / illumos | idk |
| Other Unix-like | idk |
| For Old or Discontinued distro | Coming Soon |
| ReactOS | Maybe but coming soon (August 17 2026) |
| Haiku/BeOS | Maybe but coming soon (February 20 2026) |
| TempleOS | Maybe but coming soon (May 12 2027) |
| ZealOS | Maybe but coming soon (November 28 2027) |
| TinkerOS | Maybe but coming soon (January 1 2028) |
| Grub Console | No |
| Android (Terminal Emulator) | No |
Repository availability
Katifetch is actively maintained on GitHub at [1]. The project is packaged and available via:
- Fedora Copr repository (available since early development stages)
- Arch User Repository (AUR) for Arch Linux and derivatives
- Termux community packages (installation scripts included)
- Other user-contributed packaging and scripts available in community forums
Social media and community
Katifetch maintains an active presence on several social media platforms and community forums where users and contributors can discuss features, report bugs, request logos, and share custom themes:
- Katifetch on GitHub — main code repository, issue tracker, and wiki
- Katifetch on Discord — official server for live chat with developers and users
- Katifetch on Reddit — community discussions, showcase of customized outputs, and troubleshooting
- Katifetch on TikTok — videos and tutorials
- Katifetch on YouTube — demos, updates, and walkthroughs
- Katifetch on Instagram — screenshots, announcements, and community highlights
Users are encouraged to contribute logos, report compatibility issues, or suggest new features via the GitHub repository or community channels.
See also
References
Katifetch official repository:[1]
- ^ "Katifetch GitHub Repository". GitHub. Retrieved 2025-06-30.
External links
Note to editors
If you find any errors or wish to suggest improvements, please notify me on my talk page or user profile. Thank you!
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