tiptop

A command‑line tool presents real‑time system statistics and visual graphs directly in the terminal, mirroring the functionality of classic utilities such as top. It reports CPU, memory, disk, and network usage, updating continuously while allowing the user to select a specific network interface for monitoring. The interface is built with Textual for layout and relies on psutil to gather platform‑agnostic system data, making it runnable on any operating system.

The program is distributed as a Python package, installable via pip, and can be started with a single command. It offers a help flag that lists options for version information, debug logging, and network interface selection. The output adapts to the terminal size, providing a compact yet informative view of system performance.

Targeted at developers and system administrators who prefer a lightweight, terminal‑based monitor, the tool emphasizes simplicity and cross‑platform compatibility without requiring a graphical environment. Its source is openly hosted on GitHub and includes a screenshot illustrating the live dashboard.