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speedtest

Speedtest is a command line tool used to measure the performance of an internet connection. It is developed by Ookla, a popular company known for internet speed testing.

The tool allows users to check their download and upload speeds, as well as Ping (latency) to determine the quality and speed of their internet connection.

Speedtest is widely used by network administrators, internet service providers (ISPs), and individuals to diagnose connectivity issues and assess the overall performance of their internet connection.

The tool uses numerous servers around the world to perform speed tests, providing users with accurate and reliable results.

Speedtest provides information regarding the internet speed in Mbps (megabits per second), which is the standard unit for measuring data transfer rates.

In addition to speed measurements, Speedtest also provides details about the user's IP address, ISP, and server location.

It offers both a web-based and command line version, allowing users to execute tests via their preferred method.

Speedtest has a user-friendly interface and provides real-time graphical representation of the test results, making it easy to understand the performance of the network connection.

The tool is available for various operating systems, including Windows, Mac, Linux, and mobile platforms such as iOS and Android.

Speedtest has become an essential tool for anyone concerned about their internet speed and reliability, and it continues to be one of the most trusted and widely used speed testing tools in the industry.

List of commands for speedtest:

  • speedtest:tldr:1f1d9 speedtest: Run a speed test.
    $ speedtest
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  • speedtest:tldr:2e3f0 speedtest: Run a speed test and print its progress (only available for output format `human-readable` and `json`).
    $ speedtest --progress=${select}
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  • speedtest:tldr:346dc speedtest: Run a speed test and specify the unit of the output.
    $ speedtest --unit=${select}
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  • speedtest:tldr:44c25 speedtest: Run a speed test and specify the number of decimal points to use (0 to 8, defaults to 2).
    $ speedtest --precision=${precision}
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  • speedtest:tldr:55c70 speedtest: List all `speedtest.net` servers, sorted by distance.
    $ speedtest --servers
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  • speedtest:tldr:6ffda speedtest: Run a speed test and specify the output format.
    $ speedtest --format=${select}
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  • speedtest:tldr:c70f1 speedtest: Run a speed test to a specific `speedtest.net` server.
    $ speedtest --server-id=${server_id}
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