Discussion:
top(1): adding grep like selection and system processes
Christian Barthel
2018-11-23 18:41:54 UTC
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Hello,

I've added two features that I (personally) found useful in top(1):

A grep-like feature to filter command names in top(1) (inspired by the
OpenBSD top version). One example may be to filter out all current
virtual machines by using "top -g bhyve" or interactively with "g
bhyve". (there was already a selection field ps.command; so, perhaps
someone is already working on a similar feature?). It is not possible
to filter with a regular expression.

The second flag is selection of system processes with -K or
interactively toggle between user and system processes.

I want to ask if this is of general interest for FreeBSD users or if its
useful for someone else here? I've tested it on FreeBSD 13.0-CURRENT.

Christian
Conrad Meyer
2018-11-23 18:53:33 UTC
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Hi Christian,

I've wanted these features in top many times. Sounds great to me.

Take care,
Conrad
Post by Christian Barthel
Hello,
A grep-like feature to filter command names in top(1) (inspired by the
OpenBSD top version). One example may be to filter out all current
virtual machines by using "top -g bhyve" or interactively with "g
bhyve". (there was already a selection field ps.command; so, perhaps
someone is already working on a similar feature?). It is not possible
to filter with a regular expression.
The second flag is selection of system processes with -K or
interactively toggle between user and system processes.
I want to ask if this is of general interest for FreeBSD users or if its
useful for someone else here? I've tested it on FreeBSD 13.0-CURRENT.
Christian
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