glances

cross-platform system monitoring tool

TLDR

Start glances

$ glances

Web server mode

$ glances -w

Client mode

$ glances -c [server-ip]

Export to CSV

$ glances --export csv --export-csv-file [output.csv]

Per-CPU stats with 5-second refresh

$ glances -1 -t 5

Server mode on a custom port

$ glances -s -p [61210]

Quiet mode

$ glances -q

glances is a cross-platform system monitoring tool. It displays real-time CPU, memory, disk, network, and process information in a comprehensive terminal interface.The tool provides more information than top or htop in a single view. It supports client-server mode, a web interface, and exports to various formats for monitoring and analysis.

PARAMETERS

-w, --webserver

Start web server.

-c SERVER, --client SERVER

Connect to server.

-s, --server

Start server mode.

-t SECONDS

Refresh time.

--export FORMAT

Export to format.

-p PORT, --port PORT

TCP port for client/server/web mode (default: 61209).

-1, --percpu

Display per-CPU stats instead of aggregated.

-b, --byte

Display network I/O in bytes per second instead of bits.

-q, --quiet

No display, background.

--disable-plugin PLUGIN

Disable a specific plugin (e.g., docker, gpu).

--stdout STATS

Display stats to stdout (comma-separated list).

--help

Display help information.

CONFIGURATION

~/.config/glances/glances.conf

Main configuration file for thresholds, display options, and export settings.

CAVEATS

Requires Python and psutil. Some features (web mode, Docker, GPU monitoring) need optional dependencies. Web mode requires a browser and the bottle/fastapi module. High refresh rates may increase CPU usage.

HISTORY

glances was created by Nicolas Hennion as a comprehensive system monitoring solution that goes beyond traditional tools like top.