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inxi is a free system-information script for Linux that provides details through command-line options.

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Score
5.8
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What inxi is

inxi is a free system-information script for Linux that provides details through command-line options. Its reports can cover the system, CPU, graphics, disks, network, memory, battery, audio, Bluetooth, RAID, sensors, USB, partitions, and processes. It can display information on screen or save JSON or XML output to a file. The script is also designed for IRC use, with filtering enabled by default in IRC clients; the -z option removes identifying details such as IP and MAC addresses, serial numbers, location, home directory, and hostname. inxi is distributed as a single file that can be installed or upgraded, and it is packaged by many GNU/Linux distributions. It requires Perl 5.008 or newer, lspci, ps, and Linux /proc and /sys filesystems. Some detailed reports rely on optional programs, and certain features need root or sudo configuration. It is licensed under GPL 3 or later.

Good

  • Free under GPL 3 or later
  • Reports hardware, system, and process details
  • Offers screen, JSON, and XML output
  • IRC filtering is enabled by default

Watch out

  • Requires Perl, lspci, ps, /proc, and /sys
  • Some reports need optional programs
  • Some features require root or sudo

Who it suits

inxi suits Linux users who want command-line system reports or need to share system details through IRC. It can also serve users who want screen, JSON, or XML output.

Verdict

inxi brings a wide range of Linux system details into a command-line report, with options for screen and file output. Check its required components and optional dependencies against the reports you need.

Plans and prices

From inxi's own pricing page, checked 1 Oct 2026.

All about pricing
PlanPriceWhat it gives you
inxiFreeGPL 3 or later · GNU/Linux focus · Perl 5.008+

The facts

Each one read from inxi's own pages, with the date it was checked.

What it does

Compatibility
The project requires Perl 5.008 or newer and aims to run on old and new GNU/Linux systems.checked 1 Oct 2026
Current version
The options page lists inxi version 3.3.41 dated 2026-07-01.checked 1 Oct 2026
Dependencies
Required runtime components include Perl 5.08 or newer, lspci, ps, and on Linux the /proc and /sys filesystems.checked 1 Oct 2026
Distribution availability
inxi is packaged by many GNU/Linux distributions, including Arch Linux, Debian, Ubuntu, Gentoo, Slackware, OpenSUSE and Red Hat EPEL.checked 1 Oct 2026
Export formats
inxi supports screen, JSON and XML output modes, with JSON/XML requiring an output file.checked 1 Oct 2026
Feature limits
Some detailed reports depend on optional programs such as dmidecode, glxinfo, xrandr, sensors or sudo, and certain features require root or sudo configuration.checked 1 Oct 2026
Installation model
inxi is installable and upgradeable as a single file, with the man page installed by using -U as root.checked 1 Oct 2026
Interfaces
inxi is described as a portable system information script for the command line and IRC.checked 1 Oct 2026
IRC integrations
It has been tested with Irssi, Xchat, Konversation, BitchX, KSirc, ircII, Quassel, Gaim/Pidgin, Weechat, KVIrc and Kopete.checked 1 Oct 2026
License
The FAQ states that inxi is licensed under GPL 3 or later.checked 1 Oct 2026
Purpose
inxi is a full-featured system information script.checked 1 Oct 2026
Security filtering
The -z filter option removes IP and MAC addresses, serial numbers, location, home directory and hostname data, and filtering is on by default for IRC clients.checked 1 Oct 2026
Support
Users can report issues through Codeberg, ask questions in the inxi support forums, or use the OFTC #smxi IRC channel.checked 1 Oct 2026
System reports
It reports system, CPU, graphics, disk, network, memory, battery, audio, Bluetooth, RAID, sensors, USB, partitions and process information through command options.checked 1 Oct 2026

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