kinfocenter
View system information
TLDR
Open the GUI
List all possible KCM modules for kinfocenter
Display help
SYNOPSIS
kinfocenter [<options>]
PARAMETERS
--help
Display command help
--help-qt
Show Qt-specific options
--help-kde
Show KDE-specific options
--help-all
Show all available options
--author
Display author information
--version
Show program version
--license
Display license details
--display <hostname:display>
Specify X display to use
DESCRIPTION
kinfocenter is a graphical utility from the KDE desktop environment that displays comprehensive details about a computer's hardware and software. It features modular panels for CPU info, memory usage, storage devices, network configuration, PCI hardware, PCMCIA cards, X server details, and sensor data if supported.
Users access real-time statistics, temperatures, fan speeds, and uptime without terminal commands. Designed for system administrators and enthusiasts, it offers an intuitive interface with expandable sections.
Primarily used in KDE 3.x and 4.x; in Plasma 5+, it's deprecated, with functionality moved to plasma-systemmonitor, widgets, and System Settings. Still available in some legacy or custom setups via KDE packages.
CAVEATS
Deprecated in KDE Plasma 5+; may not function fully or be installable on modern distros. Requires lm_sensors for hardware monitoring. GUI-only, no CLI output.
MODULES
Key sections: CPU/Memory, Devices, PCMCIA, Network Interfaces, Printers, XServer, Sensors, ODBC.
DEPENDENCIES
Requires KDE libraries, Qt, lm_sensors for full features; install via kdebase-workspace or legacy repos.
HISTORY
Introduced in KDE 2.x (2000), became central tool in KDE 3.x/4.x for system diagnostics. Maintained until Plasma 5 transition (~2014), then phased out for Plasma Discoveries and System Monitor applets.
