Astra Monitor FOR LINUX

Astra Monitor is not the first system monitor that comes in the form of a GNOME Shell extension, and it most probably won't be the last one. It's also not the most lightweight system monitor out there (but, to be fair, it's remarkably lightweight for what it is), however, when compared to most other system monitors of this type, it's simply a "beast."

What do I mean by that? Astra Monitor is simply awesome, and has so much going for it.

Key Features:

• Fully customizable system monitor


• Performance-focused monitoring extension for GNOME's top bar


• Tracks CPU, GPU, RAM, disk usage, network statistics, and other sensor readings


• Re-order, tweak, and hide various monitors in the top bar


• Adjust update frequency and set focus on CPU temperature

Installation:

To install Astra Monitor, simply visit the extension's official EGO entry or download and install Extension Manager for an easier installation process.

Interface:

Once installed, Astra Monitor adds icons and small graphs to your GNOME top bar for easy access to CPU, Memory, Storage, and Network monitors. You can hover over various areas of the GUI to access detailed information.

Technology:

Astra Monitor is written in JavaScript and uses the GNOME Shell Extension API. It does not use gtop and is super responsive and polished.

Community and Future:

Astra Monitor builds upon the stage set by other legendary tools and its roadmap shows promise for future development.

Conclusion:

If you're a GNOME user looking to monitor your system's activity and resource usage, Astra Monitor is a top choice providing a nice balance between ease of use and features.