System Monitor

A comprehensive system monitoring tool built with Python and the rich library, providing real-time insights into system performance, including CPU usage, memory statistics, network details, disk I/O, and temperature monitoring.

Features

• Real-time Monitoring: Displays live updates of system metrics.
• Customizable Display: Toggle visibility of different sections like CPU, memory, network, disk I/O, and temperature.
• User-friendly Interface: Uses the rich library for a visually appealing console interface.
• Cross-platform Support: Works on Windows, macOS, and Linux (with some features dependent on platform support).

Installation

1. Clone the Repository:

   git clone https://github.com/johnniewhite/watchtower.git
   cd watchtower

2. Install Dependencies: Ensure you have Python 3.6 or later installed. Then, install the required packages:

   pip install -r requirements.txt

   The requirements.txt should include:

   rich
   psutil
   speedtest-cli
   pynput
   

Usage

Run the system monitor using the following command:

python system_monitor.py

Keyboard Commands

• q: Quit the application
• s: Toggle Speed Test display
• p: Toggle Process List
• n: Toggle Network Details
• d: Toggle Disk I/O Statistics
• t: Toggle Temperature Monitor
• h: Show help message

Configuration

• Update Intervals: Adjust the refresh rate by modifying the refresh_per_second parameter in the Live context.
• Speed Test Interval: Change the SPEED_TEST_INTERVAL variable to set how often speed tests are conducted.

Troubleshooting

• Temperature Monitoring Not Supported: If you receive an error about temperature monitoring, ensure your system supports it and that psutil is up-to-date.
• Command Not Responding: Ensure the terminal window is focused and that you are pressing the correct keys.
• Dependencies Issues: Verify that all dependencies are installed correctly using pip list.

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! Please fork the repository and submit a pull request with your changes. Ensure your code follows the existing style and includes appropriate documentation.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License. See the LICENSE file for details.

Contact

For questions or support, please contact boluwatifeeri@gmail.com.