What is FSM?

FSM is a modern system profiler. Is a program for obtaining information about computer hardware and software. It is designed to work in modern GNU/Linux systems.

Functions

• Beautiful CPU and RAM utilization charts (System Monitor page);
• Hardware:
  • Information about installed CPUs: name(s), model(s), topology, frequencies, vulnerabilities;
  • Filesystems: mount point and mount options, total and used size, file system type;
  • Memory: total, free, used memory, cached memory, buffers, swap(s), etc.;
  • Network interfaces list;
  • Some data from the DMI tables (BIOS, System, Baseboard, Processors) - WIP;
  • Installed notebook battery(es) - status, capacity, battery health, technology, voltage, power, energy, battery manufacturer, battery model and serial number;
  • Screens - supported modes and some data from EDID;
• Software:
  • Information about installed GNU/Linux system: name, version, maintainer/developer, homepage URL, etc.;
  • Users and groups list;
  • Environment variables list;
  • systemd services list;
  • Installed software list (only deb and rpm packages is displayed yet);
  • Linux kernel information;
  • Kernel modules list;
  • Desktop environment name;
  • UEFI Settings (tested on Lenovo ThinkBook);

TODO:

• More information about environment (name and version of DE, WM, DM);
• Information about media: name of video- and soundcard, information about Pulseaudio/PipeWire and Xorg/Wayland;
• I/O utilization charts;
• Process monitor;
• More information about network;
• Sensors information;

Difference from analogues

• 🟢️ - yes;
• 🔴️ - no;
• ⚪️ - partial;

Build & Install

git clone https://github.com/mskrasnov/Ferrix
cd Ferrix

make build

If you use Debian, perform:

And install deb-package:

sudo dpkg -i ./target/${TARGET_ARCH}/debian/ferrix-app_${VERSION}-${BUILD_NUM}_${ARCH}.deb

If you use other Linux system, perform:

make run # to run Ferrix...
# ... or
make install # to install Ferrix.
# Perform:
make uninstall # to uninstall Ferrix from your system.

Running in WSL

export XDG_SESSION_TYPE=xorg
export DISPLAY=':0'
export WAYLAND_DISPLAY=
ferrix-app

Cross compilation (Debian x86_64 glibc -> i686/AArch64 glibc)

Install the cross-compilator:

sudo dpkg --add-architecture {arm64/i686}
sudo apt update

# For AArch64:
sudo apt install gcc-aarch64-linux-gnu binutils-aarch64-linux-gnu libc6-dev-arm64-cross
rustup target add aarch64-unknown-linux-gnu

# For i686:
sudo apt install gcc-12-i686-linux-gnu binutils-i686-linux-gnu
rustup target add i686-unknown-linux-gnu

Build Ferrix:

cargo build [--release] --target={i686/aarch64}-unknown-linux-gnu
# or:
make TARGET={i686/aarch64}-unknown-linux-gnu build

Technology stack

• OS: Linux with glibc, dbus and systemd;
• Programming language: Rust 1.88+ (2024 edition);
• GUI: iced;
• Hardware: modern PC or laptop;

❤️ Support Ferrix System Monitor

Developing Ferrix System Monitor takes time and passion. If you find it useful, please consider supporting its development:

• Star ⭐ this repo! It helps others discover FSM;
• Write comments, questions, bug reports, or suggestions for new functionality in issues.
• If you are from Russia, send me a donation 💰 in Boosty. This will help me keep my enthusiasm alive, as well as pay my internet bills so that I can continue working on FSM.
• Spread the world! Tell friends, post on forums.

License

Ferrix System Monitor is free and open-source software distributed under the GNU General Public License v3.0. See LICENSE file for details.