minfo --category memory,storage | grep -E "Free|Available" Build a custom Conky or Rainmeter widget that parses minfo --output yaml for minimal resource usage. 4. Remote Diagnostics over SSH When a client reports a slow machine, a single command gives you the full picture:
Your system has a story to tell. With Minfo 1.0.2, you finally have a fluent interpreter. Have feedback or found a bug in 1.0.2? Report it at https://github.com/minfo/minfo/issues – the maintainers respond within 48 hours.
minfo --output json --category cpu,memory Example JSON snippet: minfo 1.0.2
| Aspect | Minfo ≤1.0.1 | Minfo 1.0.2 | |--------|--------------|--------------| | JSON field naming | Snail case ( cpu_usage ) | Camel case ( cpuUsage ) for consistency | | Swap reporting | Always displayed | Hidden unless --show-swap flag used | | GPU detection | Linux only | Linux + limited macOS Intel | | Exit codes | Only 0/1 | 0 (success), 1 (generic error), 2 (insufficient permissions) | | Configuration file | /etc/minfo.conf | ~/.config/minfo/config.toml (XDG compliant) |
echo "$(date) : $(minfo --output csv --category cpu,memory)" >> /var/log/minfo_audit.log Why should you integrate Minfo into your workflow? Here are proven scenarios. 1. Automated Server Inventory Use Minfo in a cron job to record hardware changes. For example, nightly: With Minfo 1
Whether you are troubleshooting a kernel panic, auditing a remote server, or simply curious about the silicon beneath your operating system, Minfo 1.0.2 promises a streamlined, scriptable solution. This article unpacks everything you need to know about version 1.0.2: its core features, installation methods, command-line usage, real-world applications, and why this specific release matters. Minfo—short for "Machine Information"—is a command-line utility designed to harvest and display critical hardware and software metrics. Unlike bloated GUI-based system monitors, Minfo operates entirely in the terminal, returning clean, parseable output.
Hostname: dev-laptop OS: Ubuntu 24.04 LTS (Kernel 6.5.0-14-generic) CPU: 12th Gen Intel Core i7-1260P (16 cores) RAM: 15.2 GiB total | 6.1 GiB used | 8.9 GiB free Main Disk: /dev/nvme0n1 | 512 GB (74% free) For scripting and automation, use --output json : Minfo operates entirely in the terminal
"cpu": "model": "AMD Ryzen 7 5800X", "cores": 16, "threads": 16, "bogomips": 7985.29 , "memory": "ram_total_mb": 32768, "ram_used_mb": 12288