htopi

htopi is a command-line system monitoring tool written in Python. It provides a user-friendly interface to display real-time system information such as CPU usage, memory usage, disk I/O, network activity, and running processes. The tool is designed to be highly customizable, allowing users to configure which metrics are displayed and how they are presented.

One of the key features of htopi is its interactive nature. Users can navigate through lists of processes, sort them by various criteria like CPU or memory consumption, and even send signals to processes, such as terminating them. This interactive capability makes it a powerful tool for system administrators and developers who need to quickly diagnose performance issues or manage running applications.

htopi is a fork of the well-known htop utility, aiming to build upon its foundation with modern features and a more extensible architecture. While it shares many similarities with htop, including the visual layout and core functionality, htopi often introduces new display options, color schemes, and potentially integrations with other system monitoring tools. Its Python implementation facilitates easier modification and extension by developers.

The tool is typically installed using package managers available for various Linux distributions and macOS. Once installed, it can be launched from the terminal by simply typing "htopi". The interface then appears, providing an immediate overview of the system's current state. Users can exit htopi by pressing the 'q' key or F10.