htop

Display real-time CPU, memory, and swap usage with sortable process lists.

6|1|Updated Feb 16, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/L3DigitalNet/Claude-Code-Plugins --skill htop
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Skill: htop
Source: https://github.com/L3DigitalNet/Claude-Code-Plugins/tree/main/plugins/linux-sysadmin/skills/htop
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/L3DigitalNet/Claude-Code-Plugins --skill htop

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides an interactive, real-time view of running processes on a Linux system, helping users monitor resource usage and manage processes efficiently.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Real-time Monitoring: View CPU, memory, and swap usage dynamically.
  • Process Management: Sort, filter, search, kill, and renice processes.
  • Use Case: When your server is running slow, use htop to quickly identify the top CPU or memory consuming processes and decide if they need to be terminated or have their priority adjusted.

Quick Start

Launch htop to view all running processes on the system.

Frequently Asked Questions about htop

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

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How do I monitor Linux system performance and identify high CPU consuming processes?

You can monitor Linux system performance by launching an interactive, real-time process viewer that displays CPU, memory, and swap usage dynamically. It provides a sortable and filterable process list to help you quickly identify top resource consumers.

Can I kill or renice processes directly from a Linux terminal process viewer?

Yes, you can kill, renice, and manage processes directly from the terminal interface. The real-time process viewer enables users to terminate unresponsive tasks or adjust process priority without leaving the monitoring screen.

What is the best way to troubleshoot a slow Linux server using real-time process monitoring?

Real-time process monitoring helps troubleshoot a slow Linux server by dynamically displaying resource usage. You can quickly identify the top CPU or memory consuming processes and immediately decide if they need to be terminated or have their priority adjusted.

Do I need the htop binary installed on my system to use an interactive Linux process viewer?

Yes, you need the htop binary installed on your system to use this interactive Linux process viewer. The Skill requires the binary to be present on the system to display running processes and manage resource usage.

Does real-time Linux process monitoring show memory and swap usage alongside running tasks?

Yes, real-time Linux process monitoring displays CPU, memory, and swap usage alongside a sortable and filterable process list. This dynamic view helps you track system resources while simultaneously managing active tasks.