How to Install Fastfetch on Debian 12

Fastfetch brings a clean and modern way to view your system’s details directly from the terminal, perfect for those who want both speed and style. In this guide, you’ll learn exactly how to set it up on Debian 12 in a few quick and simple steps. Planning to run Debian on a server? Save time and avoid setup hassles by choosing one of our affordable Linux VPS plans.

Step 1: Update your system

It is almost always necessary to update your system before installing new software so you can be certain there are no outdated packages. Open your terminal and type:

sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade

Step 2: Install required components

Some dependencies will have to be installed on your system as Fastfetch has some requirements. To install these, run the following command in the terminal.

sudo apt install git neofetch imagemagick

Step 3: Get the Fastfetch repository

Now you will have to clone the Fastfetch repository which is present in Github. Run the following command in the terminal.

git clone https://github.com/KittyKatt/FastFetch

Step 4: Navigate to Fastfetch Directory

Once you have completed the cloning of the Fastfetch, proceed to the Fastfetch directory using the following cd command.

cd Fastfetch

Step 5: Use the setup script now

When in the Fastfetch directory, fastfetch is poised for installation therefore one needs to navigate to setup script to be able to fasten the installation on your machine by typing the following command.

sudo ./setup

Step 6: Set Fastfetch as a default neofetch script

The Fastfetch script is fine but in order to use Fastfetch as your system tool which is every user’s concern you will have to link the Fastfetch script as well. To continue, type the command below into your terminal:

sudo ln -s /usr/bin/fastfetch /usr/bin/neofetch

Step 7: Ensure that all the needed components have been applied properly

Fastfetch has its verification that is as follows such steps have to be done to prove that it was installed:

fastfetch

Well done! You have successfully installed fastfetch onto your Debian 12 OS, and unsurprisingly fastfetch has a neat information page which is rather the purpose of the tool itself.

Conclusion

Installing Fastfetch on Debian 12 doesn’t take more than a few simple steps, and now that you’ve done it, your terminal can show system info in a stylish and organized way.

Whether you’re new to Linux customization or have been tweaking your setup for years, tools like Fastfetch make the experience more enjoyable.

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