Mg2free
Mg2free is an open-source software project that provides tools and libraries to assist with memory management on Unix-like systems. The project aims to identify memory that can be released by applications or reclaimed from subsystem caches to reduce peak memory usage and improve system responsiveness in memory-constrained environments. It is designed for developers and system administrators and emphasizes safety, offering instrumentation, analysis, and opt-in reclamation.
The implementation consists of a core library and a set of command-line utilities that integrate with standard
Key features include memory usage reporting, reclamation recommendations, optional automated reclamation workflows, and compatibility with common
History and status: Mg2free originated as an experimental effort by volunteers and has evolved into a publicly
Licensing and availability: Mg2free is released under an open-source license and hosted in a public repository,
Reception: Interest exists among developers working with constrained hardware and specialized deployments. Critics note potential safety