Conky
5.7#20 in system information softwareLinuxmacOSSelf-hosted
VisitConky vs Facter
What both publish
| Fact | Conky | Facter |
|---|---|---|
| Configuration | The default configuration file is located at ~/.config/conky/conky.conf or ${sysconfdir}/conky/conky.conf. | Facter can be configured to block fact groups or cache facts with time-to-live settings; this can help when fact collection is slow. |
| License | The project states that Conky is licensed under GPLv3. | Facter is open source and the repository identifies the Apache-2.0 license. |
| Purpose | Conky is a system monitor for X that displays information on the desktop or in its own window. | Facter is a command-line tool that gathers facts about systems, including hardware details, network settings, and operating system type and version. |
Conky plans
No prices published.
Facter plans
- Puppet Core DeveloperFree
- Puppet Core CommercialPriced on request
- Puppet EnterprisePriced on request
- Puppet Enterprise AdvancedPriced on request
Pick Conky if…
Conky suits people who want configurable system information on a desktop and are comfortable adjusting settings or using scripts. Its output and integrations may also suit users who want to display mail or music-player information.
Pick Facter if…
Facter suits system administrators and Puppet users who need system details available to manifests or infrastructure tools. Creating custom facts requires some familiarity with Ruby.