# Neohtop — Desktop System Monitor Built with Rust and Tauri

> A blazing-fast, modern desktop system monitor built with Rust, Tauri, and Svelte that provides real-time CPU, memory, and process metrics in a native GUI.

## Install

Save as a script file and run:

# Neohtop — Desktop System Monitor Built with Rust and Tauri

## Quick Use
```bash
# Download the latest release for your OS from GitHub
# Or build from source:
git clone https://github.com/Abdenasser/neohtop.git
cd neohtop
pnpm install && pnpm tauri build
```

## Introduction
Neohtop is a cross-platform desktop system monitor that brings the spirit of htop into a native GUI application. Built with Rust for the backend and Svelte for the frontend, it uses Tauri to deliver a lightweight native window that stays responsive even when monitoring hundreds of processes.

## What Neohtop Does
- Displays real-time CPU, memory, and swap usage with visual graphs
- Lists all running processes with sortable columns
- Shows per-process CPU and memory consumption
- Provides process filtering and search capabilities
- Supports light and dark themes with a modern UI

## Architecture Overview
The backend is written in Rust using the sysinfo crate to collect system metrics at configurable intervals. The frontend is a Svelte application rendered inside a Tauri webview, keeping the total binary under 10 MB. Communication between Rust and Svelte happens through Tauri's IPC bridge, ensuring low-latency updates without polling overhead.

## Self-Hosting & Configuration
- Download pre-built binaries for macOS, Windows, and Linux from GitHub releases
- Build from source with the Rust toolchain and pnpm
- No configuration file needed — works immediately after launch
- Refresh rate and theme can be adjusted from the settings panel
- Runs as a standard desktop application with no server component

## Key Features
- Native desktop app with small footprint thanks to Tauri (not Electron)
- Real-time process list with search and sort
- CPU and memory usage graphs with history
- Cross-platform: macOS, Windows, Linux
- Modern UI built with Svelte and Tailwind CSS

## Comparison with Similar Tools
- **htop** — terminal-based; Neohtop adds a graphical desktop UI
- **btop** — terminal TUI; Neohtop uses native windowing for richer visuals
- **Activity Monitor / Task Manager** — OS-specific; Neohtop is cross-platform and open-source
- **Glances** — web-based; Neohtop is a native desktop app

## FAQ
**Q: How much memory does it use?**
A: Typically under 50 MB thanks to Tauri's lightweight webview instead of a full Chromium instance.

**Q: Can I kill processes from Neohtop?**
A: Process management features are available for supported platforms.

**Q: Does it support remote monitoring?**
A: It monitors the local machine. For remote monitoring, pair it with an SSH tunnel or use a server-based tool.

**Q: Is it a replacement for htop?**
A: It complements htop by offering a graphical experience for users who prefer GUIs over terminal interfaces.

## Sources
- https://github.com/Abdenasser/neohtop
- https://abdenasser.github.io/neohtop/

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