ctop is a terminal-based dashboard utility designed for monitoring and managing containerized applications. It provides a real-time interface for tracking the operational status and resource utilization of multiple containers simultaneously, offering a centralized view of system health directly within a terminal emulator.
The tool distinguishes itself by integrating directly with the container runtime to provide both high-level infrastructure overviews and deep inspection capabilities. Users can organize their dashboard through persistent filtering and sorting preferences, ensuring that performance data remains structured across different sessions.
Beyond monitoring, the utility facilitates operational control by allowing users to execute shell commands and access live logs for individual containers. This combination of performance visualization and lifecycle management provides a comprehensive environment for diagnosing bottlenecks and maintaining container states.
