Description:
Alternative to top/htop
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Type: Formula
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Latest Version: 4.4.1@2
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Tracked Since: Dec 6, 2025
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Links:
Homepage |
@nicolargo |
formulae.brew.sh
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Category: System utilities
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Tags:
monitoring
system
terminal
dashboard
python
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Install:
brew install glances
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About:
Glances is a cross-platform system monitoring tool written in Python. It provides a comprehensive, real-time overview of system resources including CPU, memory, disk I/O, and network activity. Its key value is presenting this data in a highly customizable and visually intuitive dashboard that can be accessed via a web UI or terminal.
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Key Features:
- Real-time monitoring of CPU, memory, load, and network
- Web server mode for remote monitoring via browser
- Auto-detection of running processes and alerts
- Support for Docker and Cloud providers monitoring
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Use Cases:
- Real-time server performance monitoring
- Troubleshooting system bottlenecks and resource issues
- Remote server administration via web UI
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Alternatives:
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htop
– htop is a simpler, terminal-only process viewer, while Glances offers more metrics and a web UI.
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netdata
– netdata is a more resource-intensive, web-first monitoring system with long-term storage.
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