htop is an interactive system-monitor process-viewer and process-manager for Unix-like operating systems. It serves as an alternative to the traditional top command, providing a more user-friendly interface.
Key features of htop include:
- A colorful display that shows real-time system metrics such as CPU, memory, and swap usage.
- A full list of all running processes, sorted by CPU usage by default, with the ability to change the sorting order.
- Visual indicators for processor, swap, and memory status.
- Keyboard shortcuts for easy navigation and management of processes, such as killing processes or searching for specific ones.
Overall, htop offers a more comprehensive and visually appealing way to monitor system performance compared to top.
