Glances – Cross-Platform System Monitor

Glances is a cross-platform system monitoring tool written in Python. It provides a comprehensive overview of system resources in a terminal-based interface, with optional web UI and REST API for remote monitoring.

Key Features

• All-in-One View: CPU, memory, disk, network in single interface
• Cross-Platform: Works on Linux, macOS, Windows, and BSD
• Web Interface: Built-in web server for remote access
• REST API: Programmatic access to all metrics
• Docker Support: Monitor containers natively

Installation

Install Glances using pip:

pip install glances
# With optional dependencies
pip install "glances[web,docker,gpu]"

Usage Examples

Run Glances in different modes:

# Terminal mode
glances

# Web server mode
glances -w

# Client-server mode
glances -s  # On server
glances -c server_ip  # On client

Benefits

Glances provides quick insights without complex setup. Its Python foundation ensures portability, while the modular design allows customization. The web interface enables monitoring from any device with a browser.

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