pybtm
A cross-platform interactive process monitor for Linux and macOS, inspired by top, built with psutil and rich.
Features
- Interactive process table with live updates
- Navigate with J/K or Up/Down arrows
- Kill selected process with X
- Shows PID, name, CPU %, and RAM usage (MB)
- Adjustable snapshot frequency (default: 3 seconds)
- Works on Linux and macOS
Installation
pip install .
Usage
pybtm [-f FREQUENCY]
-f,--frequency: Set snapshot frequency in seconds (default: 3)
Controls
j/ Down Arrow: Move selection downk/ Up Arrow: Move selection upx: Kill selected process (SIGKILL)q: Quit- Space Bar: Freeze process sequence
Requirements
- Python 3.8+
- psutil
- rich
Notes
- Killing processes may require root/administrator privileges.
- Some processes may not show all information due to system permissions.
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