# ctop: A Top-like Interface for Real-time Container Metrics

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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
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## 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.

## Topics

- command-line
- containers
- docker
- monitoring
- Go
- DevOps
- system-administration
- cli

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## Introduction

`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.

## Installation

`ctop` can be installed on various platforms. Here are some common methods:

### Debian/Ubuntu

bash
sudo apt-get install ca-certificates curl gnupg lsb-release
curl -fsSL https://azlux.fr/repo.gpg.key | sudo gpg --dearmor -o /usr/share/keyrings/azlux-archive-keyring.gpg
echo \
  "deb [arch=$(dpkg --print-architecture) signed-by=/usr/share/keyrings/azlux-archive-keyring.gpg] http://packages.azlux.fr/debian \
  $(lsb_release -cs) main" | sudo tee /etc/apt/sources.list.d/azlux.list >/dev/null
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install docker-ctop


### Arch

bash
sudo pacman -S ctop


### Linux (Generic)

bash
sudo wget https://github.com/bcicen/ctop/releases/download/v0.7.7/ctop-0.7.7-linux-amd64 -O /usr/local/bin/ctop
sudo chmod +x /usr/local/bin/ctop


### OS X

bash
brew install ctop


### Windows

powershell
scoop install ctop


### Docker

bash
docker run --rm -ti \
  --name=ctop \
  --volume /var/run/docker.sock:/var/run/docker.sock:ro \
  quay.io/vektorlab/ctop:latest


## Examples

Once installed, simply run `ctop` in your terminal:

bash
ctop


This will display a real-time grid view of your running containers, showing metrics like CPU usage, memory, network I/O, and more.

<p align="center"><img src="https://github.com/bcicen/ctop/raw/master/_docs/img/grid.gif" alt="ctop grid view"/></p>

You can interact with `ctop` using various keybindings:
*   `f`: Filter displayed containers
*   `s`: Select container sort field
*   `o`: Open single container view for detailed metrics
*   `q`: Quit `ctop`

For a full list of options and keybindings, refer to the official documentation.

## Why use ctop?

`ctop` stands out as an indispensable tool for anyone working with containers due to several key advantages:
*   **Real-time Monitoring**: Get immediate insights into your container's performance.
*   **Familiar Interface**: Its `top`-like design makes it intuitive for users accustomed to command-line monitoring tools.
*   **Comprehensive Overview**: Easily monitor multiple containers at a glance with a concise grid view.
*   **Detailed Analysis**: Dive deeper into individual container metrics with the single container view.
*   **Broad Compatibility**: Built-in support for Docker and runC ensures wide applicability.
*   **Lightweight and Efficient**: Written in Go, `ctop` is designed for performance and minimal resource consumption.

## Links

*   **GitHub Repository**: [https://github.com/bcicen/ctop](https://github.com/bcicen/ctop){:target="_blank"}