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title: Install kernstat on Pop!_OS using the Snap Store | Snapcraft
description: Get the latest version of kernstat for on Pop!_OS - Lightweight Linux
  system statistics CLI
url: https://snapcraft.io/install/kernstat/pop
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# Install kernstat on **Pop!\_OS**

# kernstat

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[Install](https://snapcraft.io/install/kernstat/pop#install)

#### Lightweight Linux system statistics CLI

kernstat is a lightweight command-line tool for monitoring Linux
system performance. It reads kernel statistics directly from the
/proc and /sys interfaces, with no external monitoring daemons,
subprocess calls, or third-party dependencies for data collection.

kernstat reports CPU usage, memory consumption, disk space and I/O,
network throughput, and per-process statistics. Each command offers
human-readable output for interactive use and structured JSON output
for scripting, automation, and monitoring pipelines.

A live updating dashboard displays all key system metrics in a single
refreshing view, and a TOML configuration file lets you set defaults
such as the sampling interval and output format.

Available commands:

* kernstat cpu: CPU usage percentage
* kernstat memory: memory usage statistics
* kernstat disk: disk space and I/O rates
* kernstat network: network throughput
* kernstat proc PID: per-process statistics
* kernstat report: full system report
* kernstat dashboard: live updating dashboard

kernstat runs under strict confinement and requires no additional
interfaces. All functionality, including per-process inspection,
works within the default snap sandbox. This makes it a safe, minimal
footprint utility for servers, containers, and minimal Linux systems.

### Package name

* kernstat

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### License

* GPL-3.0-or-later

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### Last updated

* 2 June 2026 - latest/stable

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### Websites

* [pypi.org](https://pypi.org/project/kernstat/ "https://pypi.org/project/kernstat/")

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### Contact

* [waihlyanminthein@gmail.com](mailto:waihlyanminthein@gmail.com "mailto:waihlyanminthein@gmail.com")

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### Source code

* [github.com/WaiHlyanMinThein17/kernstat](https://github.com/WaiHlyanMinThein17/kernstat "https://github.com/WaiHlyanMinThein17/kernstat")

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### Report a bug

* [github.com/WaiHlyanMinThein17/kernstat/issues](https://github.com/WaiHlyanMinThein17/kernstat/issues "https://github.com/WaiHlyanMinThein17/kernstat/issues")

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##### Report a Snap Store violation

* [Report this Snap](https://snapcraft.io/install/kernstat/pop#report-snap-modal)

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## Enable snaps on Pop!\_OS and install kernstat

Snaps are applications packaged with all their dependencies to run on all popular Linux distributions from a single build. They update automatically and roll back gracefully.

Snaps are discoverable and installable from the [Snap Store](https://snapcraft.io/store), an app store with an audience of millions.

### Enable snapd

Snap can be installed on Pop!\_OS from the command line. Open Terminal from the Applications launcher and type the following:

```
sudo apt update
sudo apt install snapd
```

Either log out and back in again, or restart your system, to ensure snap’s paths are updated correctly.

### Install kernstat

To install kernstat, simply use the following command:

```
sudo snap install kernstat
```

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