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top
Classic Unix utility showing top CPU-using processes in real-time
Description
top is the classical Unix utility that provides a rolling display of top CPU-using processes. It shows real-time information about system resource usage including CPU, memory, and running processes.
AI Summary
Classic real-time process monitoring utility showing CPU and memory usage
Capabilities
- + Display real-time CPU usage by process
- + Show memory usage and system load
- + Sort processes by various criteria
- + Send signals to processes interactively
Use When
- → You need a quick overview of running processes and system load
- → You want to identify resource-hungry processes
Avoid When
- x You want a more modern and feature-rich monitor (use btop or htop)