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ctop for Mac

Top-like interface for container metrics

Quick answer: ctop is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install ctop. It is distributed under the MIT licence. It has 304 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What ctop is

ctop is a command-line tool for macOS: top-like interface for container metrics.

It is distributed as a Homebrew formula, which builds or pours a binary and puts it on your PATH. It is distributed under the MIT licence.

How to install ctop

  1. Open Terminal (press ⌘ + Space and type “Terminal”).
  2. If Homebrew is not installed yet, run the installer below once.
  3. Run brew install ctop.

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

Prefer a graphical installer? Download it from the official site. MacPicks never hosts or mirrors binaries — the Homebrew command always pulls from the vendor's own release.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install ctop on Mac?

Run brew install ctop in Terminal. This requires Homebrew; if you do not have it, install it first with the command below.

Is ctop open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the MIT licence.

Does ctop run on Apple silicon?

Homebrew publishes this formula for macOS. If upstream does not ship an Apple silicon build, Rosetta 2 handles the Intel binary.

How popular is ctop?

It was installed 304 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #2019 in this catalogue.

What version of ctop is current?

The latest packaged version is 0.7.7.