NWinfo

Spec sheet

Purpose

NWinfo is a Win32 program for collecting system and hardware information.Read 5 Oct 2026 · a1ive.github.io

License

The project is licensed under the Unlicense.Read 5 Oct 2026 · a1ive.github.io

CLI compatibility

The command-line program supports Windows XP and later.Read 5 Oct 2026 · a1ive.github.io

CLI support

The CLI supports Windows XP and later.Read 4 Oct 2026 · a1ive.github.io

Data collection

NWinfo gathers information directly without relying on WMI.Read 5 Oct 2026 · a1ive.github.io

Data export

It supports exporting information in JSON, YAML, and HTML formats.Read 5 Oct 2026 · a1ive.github.io

Direct collection

The maker says NWinfo gathers information directly without relying on WMI.Read 4 Oct 2026 · a1ive.github.io

Distribution

The project provides source code, a latest release, nightly builds, and libraries for download.Read 5 Oct 2026 · a1ive.github.io

Downloads

The maker links to source code, GitHub releases, nightly builds, and libraries.Read 4 Oct 2026 · a1ive.github.io

Driver requirement

The program can run without a driver, though some hardware information may not be accessible.Read 5 Oct 2026 · a1ive.github.io

Export formats

The CLI supports YAML, JSON, LUA, TREE, and HTML output formats.Read 4 Oct 2026 · a1ive.github.io

GPU support

GPU sensor access uses NVIDIA NVAPI, AMD ADL2, or Intel IGCL, and requires GPU drivers.Read 5 Oct 2026 · a1ive.github.io

GUI compatibility

The GUI supports Windows 7 and later.Read 5 Oct 2026 · a1ive.github.io

GUI support

The GUI supports Windows 7 and later.Read 4 Oct 2026 · a1ive.github.io

Hardware caution

The documentation warns that the SPD information option may damage hardware.Read 5 Oct 2026 · a1ive.github.io

Hardware data

It retrieves detailed information about SMBIOS, CPUID, S.M.A.R.T., PCI, EDID, and more.Read 5 Oct 2026 · a1ive.github.io

NVMe limit

NVMe support requires Windows 10 or later.Read 5 Oct 2026 · a1ive.github.io

Sensitive data option

The CLI offers a --hide-sensitive option to hide MAC addresses and serial numbers.Read 5 Oct 2026 · a1ive.github.io

Sensor integrations

Sensor providers include LibreHardwareMonitor, HWiNFO shared memory, and GPU-Z shared memory; HWiNFO and GPU-Z must be running to use their providers.Read 5 Oct 2026 · a1ive.github.io

Supported GPU APIs

GPU information is supported through NVIDIA NVAPI, AMD ADL2, and Intel IGCL.Read 4 Oct 2026 · a1ive.github.io

Where Specifiction places it

• System Information Software#27 of 346.7