onefetch: Git repository information with ASCII art

Get to Know Your Git Repositories Better with Onefetch: Git Information and ASCII Art in Your Linux Terminal

In the bustling world of coding, efficiency and tools that offer a swift glance at our project's stats are vital. Onefetch is a CLI tool designed for developers who use Git, providing an intriguing mix of useful repository stats and the artistic touch of ASCII art representation of the programming language used. In this blog post, we'll explore the nuances of Onefetch and provide detailed installation instructions for various Linux distributions using different package managers like apt, dnf, and zypper.

What is Onefetch?

Onefetch is a command-line tool that allows programmers to see detailed information about a Git repository directly in their terminal. It condenses essential data such as project version, pending changes, number of contributors, latest changes, and more into an ASCII art logo of the programming language of your project. It can be a fun and useful tool for developers to get a summary of their project without digging through multiple git commands.

Key Features of Onefetch

• Language Statistics: It retrieves the count of lines of code written in each programming language.

• Contributors: Displays a list of the top contributors along with their contribution percentage.

• Version Control: Shows the current head or branch, along with its tracking status.

• Pending Changes: Indicates staged, untracked, modified, and deleted files.

• Last Change: Details about the last git commit.

Installation Instructions

Let's walk through how to install Onefetch through various package managers on different Linux distributions. Ensure that your system has Git installed, as Onefetch requires it to function.

On Ubuntu (Using apt)

Ubuntu users can install Onefetch simply by using apt. Open your terminal and execute the following commands:

sudo apt update
sudo apt install onefetch

On Fedora (Using dnf)

For those who are using Fedora, Onefetch can be installed using dnf by running:

sudo dnf install onefetch

On openSUSE (Using zypper)

If you are on openSUSE, you can use zypper to install Onefetch:

sudo zypper install onefetch

Using Onefetch

After you've installed Onefetch, using it is straightforward. Navigate to any local Git repository from your terminal and run the following command:

onefetch

This command will display all the cool stats about your repository wrapped in an aesthetic ASCII art. You can configure Onefetch to display different aspects of the repository data or change the ASCII logo's color scheme to match your liking.

Conclusion

Onefetch is a handy tool for any developer working in a Git environment, as it not only enhances productivity but also adds a fun touch to the repository statistics overview. Make your git experience more enjoyable by integrating Onefetch into your workflow. Whether you're looking to impress your colleagues or just want a quick overview of your projects, Onefetch is worth trying out.

Happy coding!