sampler ☆

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Description:
Tool for shell commands execution, visualization and alerting

Type: Formula | Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Developer tools

Tags: monitoring visualization devops shell dashboard

Install: brew install sampler

About:
Sampler is a tool for running shell commands and visualizing their output in real-time. It allows you to create custom dashboards using a simple YAML configuration to display metrics, logs, and charts. This provides immediate visibility into system behavior without complex setup.

Key Features:

Real-time command output visualization
YAML-based configuration for easy setup
Supports multiple chart types (bar, line, area)
Customizable alerts based on command output
Lightweight and dependency-free

Use Cases:

Monitoring system metrics and logs in real-time
Creating quick dashboards for development workflows
Visualizing data from shell scripts and APIs

Alternatives:

glances – Glances is a system monitor, while Sampler focuses on custom command visualization and alerting
ttyd – ttyd shares terminal access, while Sampler creates structured visual dashboards

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Sep 15, 2025 11:30pm		0	VERSION_BUMP	250b2eb0
Sep 14, 2024 4:38pm		0	VERSION_BUMP	9e1c506d