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nerdfetch for Mac

POSIX *nix fetch script using Nerdfonts

Quick answer: nerdfetch is a design tool for macOS. Install it with brew install nerdfetch. It is distributed under the MIT licence. It has 103 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What nerdfetch is

nerdfetch is a design tool for macOS: POSIX *nix fetch script using Nerdfonts.

It is distributed as a Homebrew formula, which builds or pours a binary and puts it on your PATH. The project is open source and lives at https://github.com/ThatOneCalculator/NerdFetch.

How to install nerdfetch

  1. Open Terminal (press ⌘ + Space and type “Terminal”).
  2. If Homebrew is not installed yet, run the installer below once.
  3. Run brew install nerdfetch.

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install nerdfetch on Mac?

Run brew install nerdfetch in Terminal. This requires Homebrew; if you do not have it, install it first with the command below.

Is nerdfetch open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the MIT licence.

Does nerdfetch run on Apple silicon?

Homebrew publishes this formula for macOS. If upstream does not ship an Apple silicon build, Rosetta 2 handles the Intel binary.

How popular is nerdfetch?

It was installed 103 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #3404 in this catalogue.

What version of nerdfetch is current?

The latest packaged version is 8.5.5.