psgrep ☆
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Description:
Shortcut for the 'ps aux | grep' idiom
Type: Formula  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: System utilities
Tags: process-management command-line system-utilities grep ps
Install: brew install psgrep
About:
Psgrep is a command-line utility that simplifies the common 'ps aux | grep' workflow for process monitoring. It provides a cleaner interface for searching running processes, reducing the need to remember complex flags and piping commands. The tool improves productivity for system administrators and developers who frequently inspect system processes.
Key Features:
  • Simplifies process searching with intuitive syntax
  • Eliminates need for complex ps flags and grep piping
  • Provides cleaner output formatting
  • Lightweight and fast execution
Use Cases:
  • Quickly finding specific running processes by name or pattern
  • Debugging application issues by identifying active processes
  • System monitoring and inventory of running services
Alternatives:
  • pgrep – Built-in alternative that searches process names but lacks psgrep's streamlined interface
  • htop – Interactive process viewer with more features but heavier weight
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