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top

Display dynamic real-time information about running processes. More information: https://ss64.com/osx/top.html.
  • Start top, all options are available in the interface:
    top
  • Start top sorting processes by internal memory size (default order - process ID):
    top -o mem
  • Start top sorting processes first by CPU, then by running time:
    top -o cpu -O time
  • Start top displaying only processes owned by given user:
    top -user {{user_name}}
  • Get help about interactive commands:
    ?

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