Processes

htop

Provides an interactive process viewer.

htop is a friendlier process monitor than top, with scrolling, colors, tree view, and convenient process actions.

Syntax
htop

Arguments explained

  • No required arguments. Function keys control sorting, filtering, tree view, and signals.

Common examples

Open htop
htop

Starts the interactive monitor if installed.

Install on Debian/Ubuntu
sudo apt install htop

htop is often not installed by default.

htop Command
FieldDetails
Commandhtop
CategoryProcesses
Primary useProvides an interactive process viewer.
Syntaxhtop