{"name":"ctop: A Top-like Interface for Real-time Container Metrics","description":"ctop offers a familiar top-like command-line interface for monitoring container metrics in real-time. It provides a concise overview of multiple containers, along with detailed single-container views. This tool supports Docker and runC, making it an essential utility for developers and system administrators managing containerized environments.","github":"https://github.com/bcicen/ctop","url":"https://osrepos.com/repo/bcicen-ctop","source":"osrepos.com","sourceDescription":"This repository profile is provided by osrepos.com, an open source repository discovery platform.","repositoryProfile":"https://osrepos.com/repo/bcicen-ctop","generatedFor":"open source discovery and AI-assisted research","markdown":"https://osrepos.com/repo/bcicen-ctop.md","json":"https://osrepos.com/repo/bcicen-ctop.json","topics":["command-line","containers","docker","monitoring","Go","DevOps","system-administration","cli"],"keywords":["command-line","containers","docker","monitoring","Go","DevOps","system-administration","cli"],"stars":null,"summary":"ctop offers a familiar top-like command-line interface for monitoring container metrics in real-time. It provides a concise overview of multiple containers, along with detailed single-container views. This tool supports Docker and runC, making it an essential utility for developers and system administrators managing containerized environments.","content":"## Introduction\n\n`ctop` is an open-source command-line tool that provides a \"top-like\" interface for monitoring container metrics. Developed by bcicen and written in Go, it offers a real-time, concise, and condensed overview of performance data for multiple containers. Whether you're managing Docker, runC, or other container systems, `ctop` delivers immediate insights into your containerized applications.\n\n## Installation\n\n`ctop` can be installed on various platforms. Here are some common methods:\n\n### Debian/Ubuntu\n\nbash\nsudo apt-get install ca-certificates curl gnupg lsb-release\ncurl -fsSL https://azlux.fr/repo.gpg.key | sudo gpg --dearmor -o /usr/share/keyrings/azlux-archive-keyring.gpg\necho \\\n  \"deb [arch=$(dpkg --print-architecture) signed-by=/usr/share/keyrings/azlux-archive-keyring.gpg] http://packages.azlux.fr/debian \\\n  $(lsb_release -cs) main\" | sudo tee /etc/apt/sources.list.d/azlux.list >/dev/null\nsudo apt-get update\nsudo apt-get install docker-ctop\n\n\n### Arch\n\nbash\nsudo pacman -S ctop\n\n\n### Linux (Generic)\n\nbash\nsudo wget https://github.com/bcicen/ctop/releases/download/v0.7.7/ctop-0.7.7-linux-amd64 -O /usr/local/bin/ctop\nsudo chmod +x /usr/local/bin/ctop\n\n\n### OS X\n\nbash\nbrew install ctop\n\n\n### Windows\n\npowershell\nscoop install ctop\n\n\n### Docker\n\nbash\ndocker run --rm -ti \\\n  --name=ctop \\\n  --volume /var/run/docker.sock:/var/run/docker.sock:ro \\\n  quay.io/vektorlab/ctop:latest\n\n\n## Examples\n\nOnce installed, simply run `ctop` in your terminal:\n\nbash\nctop\n\n\nThis will display a real-time grid view of your running containers, showing metrics like CPU usage, memory, network I/O, and more.\n\n<p align=\"center\"><img src=\"https://github.com/bcicen/ctop/raw/master/_docs/img/grid.gif\" alt=\"ctop grid view\"/></p>\n\nYou can interact with `ctop` using various keybindings:\n*   `f`: Filter displayed containers\n*   `s`: Select container sort field\n*   `o`: Open single container view for detailed metrics\n*   `q`: Quit `ctop`\n\nFor a full list of options and keybindings, refer to the official documentation.\n\n## Why use ctop?\n\n`ctop` stands out as an indispensable tool for anyone working with containers due to several key advantages:\n*   **Real-time Monitoring**: Get immediate insights into your container's performance.\n*   **Familiar Interface**: Its `top`-like design makes it intuitive for users accustomed to command-line monitoring tools.\n*   **Comprehensive Overview**: Easily monitor multiple containers at a glance with a concise grid view.\n*   **Detailed Analysis**: Dive deeper into individual container metrics with the single container view.\n*   **Broad Compatibility**: Built-in support for Docker and runC ensures wide applicability.\n*   **Lightweight and Efficient**: Written in Go, `ctop` is designed for performance and minimal resource consumption.\n\n## Links\n\n*   **GitHub Repository**: [https://github.com/bcicen/ctop](https://github.com/bcicen/ctop){:target=\"_blank\"}","metrics":{"detailViews":4,"githubClicks":7},"dates":{"published":null,"modified":"2025-12-15T16:01:54.000Z"}}