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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 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.
Choose your Linux distribution to get detailed installation instructions. If yours is not shown, get more details on the installing snapd documentation.
