glances
Cross-platform system monitoring tool providing CPU, memory, disk, network, and container metrics with API, web UI, and export capabilities.
Glances delivers comprehensive system monitoring through an intuitive interface that displays critical performance metrics in real-time. Built with Python for universal compatibility, it runs seamlessly on GNU/Linux, FreeBSD, OS X, and Windows.
Key capabilities include:
- Performance Metrics: CPU, memory, load, disk I/O, network interfaces, and sensors
- Advanced Monitoring: Process lists, filesystem usage, container support (Docker and Podman), IRQ/RAID information
- System Intelligence: Uptime tracking, system information, and quicklook dashboard
- Multiple Access Methods: Terminal interface, built-in web UI for remote monitoring, and XML-RPC/RESTful JSON APIs
- Data Export: Send metrics to InfluxDB, Cassandra, OpenTSDB, StatsD, ElasticSearch, RabbitMQ, or CSV with dedicated Grafana dashboard support
Installation is straightforward via PyPI with minimal or full feature sets available. The tool excels at providing actionable system insights whether you need quick terminal checks or enterprise-grade monitoring infrastructure integration.
Features
Config fileJSON outputPlugin systemScriptableTrue color
Pros
4- Cross-platform support for Linux, macOS, and Windows.
- Provides a RESTful JSON API for programmatic access.
- Includes a built-in web UI for remote monitoring.
- Supports exporting data to various databases and services.
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