htop is a powerful, text-based process viewer for Linux. Monitor system processes interactively using this top replacement application.
htop is a powerful, interactive process viewer for Linux systems. Designed to run directly in the terminal using ncurses, it provides a real-time overview of running processes, replacing traditional tools like `top`. Users can monitor key metrics such as CPU usage, memory consumption, I/O activity, and process details including PID, state, priority, and user. htop’s intuitive interface allows for detailed analysis and management of system resources, offering features like sorting, filtering, and custom views for efficient monitoring and troubleshooting.
