How to use the command 'archey' (with examples)

The ‘archey’ command is a simple tool for stylishly displaying system information. It provides an easy way to get an overview of the system’s details in a visually appealing manner. This article will illustrate different use cases of the ‘archey’ command.

Use case 1: Show system information

Code:

archey

Motivation: When working with a system, it can be useful to quickly view the system information without delving into detailed system commands or configurations. The ‘archey’ command offers a concise and aesthetically pleasing way to get an overview of important system details.

Explanation: The ‘archey’ command does not require any arguments. When executed, it retrieves and displays information such as the operating system name, kernel version, hostname, CPU, RAM usage, and uptime. It presents this information in a visually pleasing ASCII art format.

Example output:

        _nnnn_
       dGGGGMMb
      @p~qp~~qMb
      M|@||@) M|
      @,----.JM|
     JS^\__/  qKL

          Archey 3

System Information:
- OS: Ubuntu 20.04.1 LTS
- Kernel: Linux 5.4.0-58-generic
- Hostname: example-host
- CPU: Intel Core i7-8700K (12 threads)
- RAM: 16 GB
- Uptime: 3 days, 2 hours, 24 minutes

Conclusion:

The ‘archey’ command provides a quick and visually appealing way to display system information. It is particularly useful when you need a concise overview of your system’s details without the need for complex commands or configurations.