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research: compare bottom vs btop for system monitoring #33

@tctibbs

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@tctibbs

Investigate bottom as a potential alternative to btop.

bottom

  • https://github.com/ClementTsang/bottom
  • Rust-based system monitor
  • Real-time graphs for CPU, memory, network, and disk
  • Process tree view
  • Vi keybindings
  • Customizable themes
  • Lightweight Rust alternative

Current Setup

  • Using btop via tmux popup (prefix + b)

Tasks

  • Install and test bottom
  • Compare performance/resource usage
  • Compare UX and features
  • Evaluate vi keybindings
  • Decide: replace, add alongside, or keep btop

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