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purefetch: a zero-dependency system info tool built in Rust
A developer created purefetch, a system-info fetcher written in Rust using only std and raw Linux syscalls, with no dependencies from crates.io. The tool produces a 484 KiB binary that builds offline and displays OS, kernel, hardware, and package details. The project was built with AI assistance from Claude Code, with all code reviewed and tested on four architectures.
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While purefetch is a neat technical exercise, its practical value is limited given that existing tools like neofetch and fastfetch already serve the same purpose with minimal overhead.
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