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# Top Cheatsheet

## Unique Features

	
Command-line process monitor
	
Displays real-time system resource usage
	
Can sort processes by various criteria
	
Supports process manipulation (e.g. kill process)
	
Available on most Unix-like operating systems


## Basic Usage

	
Launch top: `top`
	
Sort processes by CPU usage: `top -o %CPU`
	
Sort processes by memory usage: `top -o %MEM`
	
Filter processes by name: `top -pid [process_id]`
	
Change refresh interval: `top -d [interval]`
	
Show processes owned by user: `top -U [username]`


## Advanced Usage

	
Renice a process: `r [process_id]`
	
Kill a process: `k [process_id]`
	
Change process priority: `r [process_id] -n [priority]`
	
Toggle CPU time display: `1`
	
Toggle thread display: `H`


## Output Options

	
Save output to file: `top -b -n [number_of_samples] > [output_file]`
	
Show only specific columns: `top -stats [columns]`


## Resources

	
`man top` in your terminal
	
[Top User Guide](https://www.booleanworld.com/guide-linux-top-command/)