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Glances

Cross-platform system monitoring tool with CLI, web UI, and REST API in Python.

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LicenseLGPL-3.0
GitHub stars25.5k
Last commit1 weeks ago
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Htop AlternativeDevops InfrastructureWeb UiSystem MonitoringPythonCurses
Overview

Why consider Glances?

Glances is an open-source cross-platform system monitoring tool written in Python. It captures CPU, memory, load, network I/O, disk I/O, GPU temperatures, Docker containers, and processes, presenting them via curses TUI or a responsive browser Web UI.

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Practical setup notes, real use cases, and copy-ready examples in one focused guide.

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Overview of Glances

Glances exports host metrics to Prometheus, InfluxDB, and Elasticsearch, acting as both an interactive monitor and telemetry exporter.

Quickstart

bash
1pip install glances
2glances -w # Launch Web UI mode on port 61208

Glances is licensed under the GNU LGPL-3.0 license.

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Glances FAQs

Glances is listed as a Productivity tool on TiloBox. Review the overview, features, and official documentation on this page to decide whether it solves your specific workflow.

Start with the project's GitHub repository and official website for supported installation and deployment instructions. Test the setup with representative data or a small project before rolling it out more widely.

Glances is listed under the LGPL-3.0 license. Read the complete license text and the project's notices before using, modifying, or distributing the software.

Production readiness depends on your requirements. Review maintenance activity, security practices, documentation, backup and upgrade procedures, and compatibility with your stack; then validate it in a non-production environment.

Glances is listed as an alternative to New Relic Infra. Compare the core workflow, deployment model, integrations, and licensing against your must-have requirements before switching.