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glances

TLDR

Start glances

$ glances
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Web server mode
$ glances -w
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Client mode
$ glances -c [server-ip]
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Export to CSV
$ glances --export csv --export-csv-file [output.csv]
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Quiet mode
$ glances -q
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SYNOPSIS

glances [options]

DESCRIPTION

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/htop in a single view. It supports client-server mode, web interface, and exports to various formats for monitoring.
glances offers comprehensive system monitoring.

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.
-q, --quiet
No display, background.
--help
Display help information.

CAVEATS

Python tool. Some features need optional dependencies. Web mode needs browser.

HISTORY

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

SEE ALSO

htop(1), top(1), iotop(1)

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