How to use the command btop (with examples)
btop is a resource monitor that provides information about the CPU, memory, disks, network, and processes. It is a C++ version of bpytop, an advanced and real-time resource monitor for the terminal. This article will guide you through the different use cases of the btop command.
Use case 1: Start btop
Code:
btop
Motivation: Starting btop without any arguments allows you to quickly launch the resource monitor and start monitoring your system’s resources. This is useful when you want to keep an eye on your system’s performance in real-time.
Explanation:
btop: This is the basic command to start btop. It launches the resource monitor with the default settings.
Example output:
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49% ██████████▌ 49% Mem: 15.0Gi/31.0Gi
Processes: 234 ▅▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▆▄▂▂
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Use case 2: Start btop with the specified settings preset
Code:
btop --preset 0..9
Motivation: By using preset settings, you can easily customize the appearance and behavior of btop to suit your preferences. Each preset has different color schemes and configurations, allowing you to personalize the resource monitor.
Explanation:
--preset 0..9: This argument specifies the settings preset to use. Preset 0 to 9 are available, each providing a different configuration for btop.
Example output:
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3% █████ 49% Mem: 15.0Gi/31.0Gi
Processes: 234 ▅▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▆▄▂▂
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Conclusion: The btop command is a useful resource monitor that provides real-time information about your system’s resources. By familiarizing yourself with the different use cases of this command, you can optimize your system’s performance and easily customize the appearance and behavior of the resource monitor.
