fancontrol

Start with default configuration

$ fancontrol

$ fancontrol [path/to/config_file]

fancontrol [configfile_]

fancontrol provides automated fan speed management based on temperature readings. It uses a configuration file to control fan speeds dynamically according to defined temperature thresholds.
Part of lm-sensors package. Configuration typically generated with pwmconfig.

fancontrol provides automated fan speed management based on temperature readings. It uses a configuration file to control fan speeds dynamically according to defined temperature thresholds.
Part of the lm-sensors package, fancontrol monitors hardware temperature sensors and adjusts PWM-controlled fans to maintain desired thermal levels. The daemon continuously reads temperature values and applies configured speed curves.
Configuration is typically generated with the pwmconfig utility, which detects available fans and sensors, then creates appropriate mappings and thresholds.

configfile_

Path to configuration (default: /etc/fancontrol)

/etc/fancontrol

Main configuration file defining fan mappings, temperature sensors, and control thresholds.

Requires configured hardware monitoring. Run pwmconfig first to generate configuration. May require root privileges. Configuration file format is specific to fancontrol.

pwmconfig(8), sensors(1), lm_sensors(1)