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Description:
Tiny process monitor
Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: 0.9@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: System utilities
Tags: monitoring cli process terminal utility
Install: brew install --cask vitals
About:
Vitals is a lightweight command-line utility that displays real-time resource usage for processes on your system. It presents key metrics like CPU, memory, and process count in a clean, minimalist interface. This tool provides a more streamlined alternative to heavier system monitors for developers who need quick insights.
Key Features:
  • Real-time process monitoring
  • Minimalist terminal UI
  • Displays CPU and memory usage
  • Low resource footprint
Use Cases:
  • Monitoring system resources during development
  • Quickly identifying resource-intensive processes
  • Lightweight server monitoring
Alternatives:
  • htop – More feature-rich but heavier than Vitals
  • top – Standard Unix tool, less visually appealing
Version History
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Sep 15, 2025 1:20pm 0.9 0 VERSION_BUMP 906f4e69
Aug 25, 2025 8:46pm 0.9 0 VERSION_BUMP 1fd76ebe