Build a Linux System Monitor Using Bash

Introduction

In this project, you will create a Linux system monitor using a shell script. This script will continuously track the CPU, memory, and disk usage of your system, displaying the usage percentages in real time. If the usage of any resource exceeds a preset threshold, an alert will be displayed. By completing this project, you will learn foundational Linux scripting skills while building a practical tool.

🎯 Tasks

By completing this project, you will:

• Learn how to create a shell script to monitor system resources.
• Understand how to set and use threshold values for CPU, memory, and disk usage.
• Create a function to send alerts when thresholds are exceeded.

🏆 Achievements

After completing this project, you will:

• Be able to create and run a Linux system monitor using a shell script.
• Understand how to work with system resource commands like top, free, and df.
• Be equipped to extend the script by adding new features, such as email notifications.