glances

Query Glances REST API for read-only CPU, memory, disk, and network metrics.

69|7|Updated Feb 8, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/jmagar/claude-homelab --skill glances
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: glances
Source: https://github.com/jmagar/claude-homelab/tree/main/skills/glances
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/jmagar/claude-homelab --skill glances

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires jq, curl, bc, and includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Glances provides a lightweight, read-only way to monitor server health by querying its REST API.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Real-time CPU, memory, disk, network, sensors, containers, and processes metrics accessible via REST API.
  • Ideal for dashboards, alerting, and automation across single-host and multi-server deployments.

Quick Start

Start Glances in API mode and use the included scripts to query metrics from a configured Glances URL.

Frequently Asked Questions about glances

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I monitor real-time CPU and memory metrics from a remote server?

Monitor real-time CPU and memory metrics by querying a Glances REST API server. This Skill securely fetches read-only system health data from a configured URL, returning metrics for single-host or multi-server deployments without requiring direct SSH access.

What is the best way to retrieve disk and network system health data for automation?

Retrieve disk and network system health data by querying the Glances REST API. It provides lightweight, read-only metrics ideal for automation, returning structured data for disk usage, network bandwidth, and sensors across your infrastructure.

Do I need a Glances server running to collect system metrics?

Yes, you need a Glances server running in API mode (glances -w) to collect system metrics. The Skill queries this REST API endpoint using the GLANCES_URL, and optionally GLANCES_USERNAME and GLANCES_PASSWORD for authentication.

Can I monitor multiple servers and container metrics from a single interface?

Yes, you can monitor multiple servers and container metrics. The Skill supports multi-server monitoring by querying the Glances REST API, returning aggregated read-only metrics for containers, processes, CPU, and memory across configured hosts.

Does querying system health metrics require installing heavy database dependencies?

No, querying system health metrics avoids heavy database dependencies. The Skill relies on lightweight command-line utilities like jq, curl, and bc to parse and calculate read-only metrics directly from the Glances REST API responses.