Linux-htop-Project

A Python script that emulates the basic functionality of the htop command-line utility, providing real-time system monitoring of CPU usage, memory usage, and running processes.

Table of Contents

• Features
• Prerequisites
• Installation
• Usage
• Controls
• Notes
• License

Features

• CPU Usage Display: Shows real-time CPU usage for each core.
• Memory Usage Display: Indicates total and used memory.
• Process List: Lists running processes sorted by CPU usage.
• Real-Time Updates: Refreshes system statistics every second.
• User-Friendly Interface: Simple controls and display format.

Prerequisites

• Python 3.x
• psutil library
• curses library (usually included with Python on Unix systems)

Installation

1. Clone the Repository

   git clone https://github.com/yourusername/mini-htop.git
   cd mini-htop
   

2. Install Required Python Packages

   pip install psutil
   

Usage

Make the script executable:

chmod +x mini_htop.py

Run the script:

```bash
./mini_htop.py

Or execute with Python:

```bash
python3 mini_htop.py

## Controls

Press ```q```: Exit the program.