Glances – Cross-Platform System Monitoring Tool

Glances is a cross-platform monitoring tool written in Python that provides a comprehensive overview of your system resources in real-time. It displays CPU, memory, disk I/O, network, and process information in a single terminal view. With its web interface and API, Glances can also be used for remote monitoring and integration with other tools.

Key Features

• All-in-One View – CPU, memory, disk, network, processes in one screen
• Web Interface – Monitor remotely via browser
• REST API – Integrate with monitoring systems
• Docker Support – Monitor container resources
• Alerts – Configurable thresholds with color coding
• Export – Send data to InfluxDB, Prometheus, CSV

Installation

# Using pip (recommended)
pip install glances

# With web server support
pip install "glances[web]"

# Debian/Ubuntu
sudo apt install glances

# RHEL/CentOS/Fedora
sudo dnf install glances

Usage Examples

# Basic usage
glances

# Web server mode
glances -w

# Client-server mode
glances -s  # Server
glances -c server_ip  # Client

# Monitor Docker containers
glances --enable-plugin docker

# Export to InfluxDB
glances --export influxdb

Use Cases

Glances is perfect for system monitoring, performance troubleshooting, container monitoring, dashboard integration, and remote server oversight.

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