menumeters ☆

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Description:
Set of CPU, memory, disk, and network monitoring tools

Type: Cask | Latest Version: 2.1.6.1@0 | Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: System utilities

Tags: monitoring system-utility menu-bar performance metrics

Install: brew install --cask menumeters

About:
MenuMeters is a comprehensive system monitoring suite for macOS that provides real-time visualizations of CPU usage, memory pressure, disk activity, and network traffic directly in the menu bar. It offers highly customizable graphs and meters, allowing users to quickly assess system performance at a glance without opening a separate application. This fork is specifically maintained to support macOS El Capitan and later versions, ensuring compatibility for users on older but still functional systems.

Key Features:

Real-time CPU, memory, disk, and network monitoring in the menu bar
Highly customizable display options, including graphs, meters, and text readouts
Support for multi-core processors with per-core CPU usage display
Detailed network monitoring with separate upload and download indicators

Use Cases:

Monitoring system resource usage to identify performance bottlenecks
Tracking network activity to detect unexpected data usage or bandwidth saturation
Keeping an eye on disk I/O for troubleshooting slow application performance

Alternatives:

iStat Menus – A more comprehensive and modern paid alternative with a wider range of sensors and a polished UI.
Stats – A free, open-source alternative that is actively maintained and offers similar functionality with a modern codebase.

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