Particulars displays system information about your Mac. It shows computer name, model name, serial number, CPU, RAM, graphics card, OS version, current user, uptime, disk space, and network configuration. It can used in 4 modes: on your desktop, in the menu bar, in the Shortcuts app, or at the command line.

Particulars provides up-to-date information and dynamically changes when your system changes. For instance, if you switch Wi-Fi networks, Particulars shows the new network configuration immediately.

System information can be directly copied to the clipboard and then used in a large range of applications such as sending a support email or determining warranty coverage on Apple’s website.

Particulars does not replace your desktop background image and is responsive to changes in your screen or space layout. It does not require any scripts or need any complex setup.

Particulars supports many disparate network configurations including IPv6, manual addressing, multiple addresses, captive portals, PPPoE, and VPNs.

Requirements

Supports macOS Ventura 13, Sonoma 14, or Sequoia 15, Intel or Apple silicon Macs.

Features

Complete list of features

ParticularsCLI Release Notes

CLI Release Notes | Particulars Help Book

Version 5 – June 9, 2025

  • CLI script is now code-signed
  • Support for man page. (Requires Particulars 65 or later)

Version 4 – October 23, 2024

  • CLI script rebuilt in updated coding style
  • Additional error states detected
  • Errors are output to standard error

Version 3 – November 19, 2020

  • Support for installing package on Apple silicon Macs
  • macOS Big Sur-style icon in package installer UI
  • Fix icon during installation in Dark Mode

Version 2 – September, 2019

  • Package is now notarized by Apple
  • Improved error messages
  • Improved logic in CLI script

Version 1 – December 30, 2014

  • First public release