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smem
Advanced memory reporting tool with proportional set size (PSS) support
Description
smem is a Python program that reports memory usage with support for proportional set size (PSS), a meaningful representation of the amount of memory used by libraries and applications in a virtual memory system. It has built-in chart generation capabilities.
AI Summary
Memory usage reporter with proportional set size (PSS) metrics and chart generation
Capabilities
- + Report proportional set size (PSS) memory usage
- + Generate charts of memory usage
- + Provide accurate shared memory accounting
- + Sort and filter memory reports
Use When
- → You need accurate memory usage reports including shared memory
- → You want to visualize memory usage with charts
Avoid When
- x You need macOS or Windows support