linfo

linfo is an open-source, cross-platform server information tool designed to provide a quick overview of a host's hardware and software environment. Written in PHP, it runs within a web server and presents the collected data as a human-readable web page. Linfo is designed to work without requiring a database or extensive configuration, making it convenient for on-server status checks and lightweight monitoring.

The tool gathers information from the host operating system and installed software. On Unix-like systems it reads standard files such as /proc and uses PHP's system interfaces; on Windows it queries system APIs available through PHP extensions. The resulting page typically includes sections such as System, CPU, Memory, Disks, Network, PHP configuration and modules, Web server details, and installed databases or services. The exact data available depends on the host and permissions.

Linfo is commonly deployed by administrators who want a simple, self-contained view of server characteristics without running a full monitoring stack. It can be dropped into a web-accessible directory and accessed via a browser; optional configuration files may adjust which data are shown or how the page is formatted.

See also: phpinfo, server monitoring tools, system information utilities.