What Is HTop?
htop is a real-time process monitoring tool for Termux and Linux.
It shows your system’s CPU, RAM, swap usage, and running processes in a colorful, interactive interface.
Unlike top, htop is more user-friendly:
Use arrow keys to navigate
Kill or renice processes directly
See system info visually
Perfect for beginners and advanced users alike.
🔹 Installing HTop in Termux
To install htop, run the following command:
pkg install htop
Once installed, you can launch it by typing:
htop
🔹 Using HTop
When you run htop, you’ll see:
CPU usage bars
Memory and swap usage
List of running processes with PID, user, and command
Controls:
Arrow keys → navigate the list
F9 → kill a selected process
F6 → sort by CPU, memory, or process name
🔹 Why HTop Is Useful
Monitor your phone’s or Linux system’s performance in real-time
Kill processes without leaving Termux
Learn about system resource management
Visual and interactive — makes monitoring fun and educational
🔹 Is HTop Safe?
Yes!
htop does not harm your system by default
You only affect processes you explicitly choose to kill
🔹 Conclusion
htop is a must-have tool for anyone using Termux or Linux.
It makes monitoring your system easy, visual, and fun, even on a phone!
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