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Hardware Probe

Check operability of computer hardware and find drivers

by Linux Hardware Project

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Official site: flathub.org

About Hardware Probe

A tool to probe for hardware, check operability and find drivers with the help of Linux Hardware Database.

Probe is a snapshot of your computer hardware state. The tool checks operability of devices by analysis of logs, uploads anonymized hardware info to the database and returns a permanent url to view the probe of the computer. If some of hardware devices doesn't work due to a missed driver then the tool will suggest a proper Linux kernel version according to the LKDDb or third-party drivers.

Run as root if you want to check health of all your hard drives: flatpak run org.linux_hardware.hw-probe -all -upload

How to install Hardware Probe

  1. Click Download — the developer's official website opens in a new tab.
  2. Download the latest version there and run it. Choose Custom/Advanced where offered, and skip any bundled extras.
  3. Prefer the command line? With Flatpak you can install and update it with: flatpak install flathub org.linux_hardware.hw-probe
  4. Open Hardware Probe once it finishes installing.
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Frequently asked questions

Is Hardware Probe free to download?

Yes. The Download button sends you to flathub.org, the developer's official site, where Hardware Probe is available to download. Flatnic doesn't host or modify any files.

How do I install Hardware Probe from the command line?

With Flatpak, run: flatpak install flathub org.linux_hardware.hw-probe. This installs it from the official source and keeps it updated.

Is Hardware Probe safe?

Hardware Probe downloads directly from the developer. As always, scan the installer with your antivirus and choose Custom setup to skip any bundled extras.

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