rproc
rproc is a free, open-source resource and process monitor for Linux, inspired by Windows 11 Task Manager.
What rproc is
rproc is a free, open-source resource and process monitor for Linux, inspired by Windows 11 Task Manager. Its Processes view lists CPU, memory, disk input/output, threads, and status, with sorting, filtering, and process-killing controls. Live charts show overall and per-core CPU activity, memory, disks, network traffic, and NVIDIA, AMD, or Intel GPU use. An optional setting assigns CPU, RAM, disk, and GPU samples to the five highest processes; it is disabled by default. Optional background sampling keeps 60 samples in ~/.cache/rproc/history.bin, about 2 KB. The program reports approximately 25 MB RAM without GPU monitoring or 45 MB with it, while its optional daemon adds about 28 MB. rproc also shows XDG autostart entries, enabled systemd units, and system and user services. Linux with X11 or Wayland is required; Services and Startup need systemctl. Packages, Flatpak, AppImage, Nix, and source installation are listed. It uses the MIT license.
Good
- Sort, filter, and kill processes
- Charts CPU, memory, disks, network, and GPUs
- Displays startup entries and systemd services
- Optional five-process resource attribution
- Free and MIT licensed
Watch out
- Linux only
- Services and Startup require systemctl
- GPU monitoring adds reported memory use
- Background sampling is off by default
Who it suits
It suits Linux users who want process controls, resource charts, and service or startup visibility. It is also relevant to users choosing among package, Flatpak, AppImage, Nix, or source installation.
Verdict
rproc combines process management, live system charts, and service visibility in a Linux-focused monitor. Its optional features and several installation routes let users choose the monitoring scope and setup they need.
The facts
Each one read from rproc's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- Background history
- Optional background sampling keeps a fixed-size 60-sample rolling history, about 2 KB, and is off by default.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Downloads
- The README lists Debian/Ubuntu, Fedora/RHEL/openSUSE, Arch, Flatpak, AppImage and Nix installation options, plus building from source.checked 11 Oct 2026
- GPU monitoring requirement
- The GPU monitoring setting can be disabled to avoid loading NVML/CUDA, which the project says costs approximately 20 MB.checked 10 Oct 2026
- Install options
- The README lists Debian/Ubuntu packages, Fedora/RHEL/openSUSE RPMs, Arch AUR, Flatpak, AppImage, Nix, and source installation.checked 10 Oct 2026
- License
- The project is distributed under the MIT license.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Memory use
- The project reports approximate RAM use of 25 MB with GPU monitoring off and 45 MB with it on, plus about 28 MB for the optional background daemon.checked 10 Oct 2026
- Performance charts
- Live charts cover CPU globally and per core, memory, disks, network and GPUs from NVIDIA, AMD and Intel.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Process attribution
- An opt-in feature shows up to five processes behind a selected CPU, RAM, disk or GPU graph sample; it is off by default.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Process monitoring
- Its process view shows CPU, memory, disk I/O, thread count and status, and lets users sort, filter and kill processes.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- rproc is a Linux resource and process monitor inspired by Windows 11 Task Manager.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Resource use
- The README reports about 25 MB RAM with GPU monitoring off and about 45 MB with it on; the optional background daemon adds about 28 MB.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Startup and services
- The app displays XDG autostart entries, enabled systemd units, and system and user systemd services.checked 10 Oct 2026
- Support and integrations
- The README documents Linux system tools and package managers but does not list third-party service integrations or a support channel.checked 10 Oct 2026
- Supported environment
- The requirements specify Linux with X11 or Wayland, and systemctl is needed for the Services and Startup tabs.checked 11 Oct 2026
- System integration
- Startup entries include XDG autostart items and enabled systemd units, while the Services view uses systemctl for system and user units.checked 11 Oct 2026
- System performance
- Live charts cover CPU globally and per core, memory, disks, network, and NVIDIA, AMD, or Intel GPUs.checked 10 Oct 2026
The company
- Headquarters
- Bordeaux, Francechecked 28 Sep 2026
- Maker
- The GitHub profile identifies the maker as Trystan SARRADE and lists Bordeaux, France.checked 11 Oct 2026
Where it runs
- Linux display requirement
- The stated requirement is Linux with X11 or Wayland; the Services and Startup tabs require systemctl.checked 10 Oct 2026
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