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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

  • 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.