In the vast ecosystem of system utilities, few tools strike the perfect balance between simplicity and depth. Enter Minfo 1.0.2—the latest iteration of a lightweight information aggregator that has quietly become an essential asset for developers, system administrators, and power users.
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 1.0.2
brew tap minfo/minfo
brew install minfo@1.0.2
Only interested in storage and network?
minfo --category storage,network
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minfo --gpu --temp --no-ascii -o json
For scripting and automation, use --output json: "cpu":
"model": "AMD Ryzen 7 5800X"
minfo --output json --category cpu,memory
Example JSON snippet:
"cpu":
"model": "AMD Ryzen 7 5800X",
"cores": 16,
"threads": 16,
"bogomips": 7985.29
,
"memory":
"ram_total_mb": 32768,
"ram_used_mb": 12288
minfo --recursive ./videos/