speedtest-cli

TLDR

Run speed test

$ speedtest-cli

Simple output

$ speedtest-cli --simple

List servers

$ speedtest-cli --list

Use specific server

$ speedtest-cli --server [12345]

JSON output

$ speedtest-cli --json

No download test

$ speedtest-cli --no-download

No upload test

$ speedtest-cli --no-upload

Show bytes

$ speedtest-cli --bytes

SYNOPSIS

speedtest-cli [--simple] [--server id] [--json] [options]

speedtest-cli tests internet speed from command line. It uses Speedtest.net servers.
Simple mode shows key metrics. Ping, download, upload in minimal format.
Server selection targets specific locations. List shows nearby servers.
Share generates result image URL. Easy sharing of results.
Machine-readable output enables automation. JSON and CSV formats.

PARAMETERS

--simple

Simple output.

--list

List servers.

--server ID

Specific server.

--json

JSON output.

--csv

CSV output.

--no-download

Skip download test.

--no-upload

Skip upload test.

--bytes

Show bytes/second.

--share

Generate share URL.

--secure

Use HTTPS.

CAVEATS

Python-based, needs installation. Server availability varies. Results differ from browser.

HISTORY

speedtest-cli was created by Matt Martz as a CLI for Speedtest.net. It enables automated and scripted speed testing.