ctop

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Published: Feb 28, 2026 License: MIT Imports: 20 Imported by: 0

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ctop

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Top-like interface for container metrics

ctop provides a concise and condensed overview of real-time metrics for multiple containers:

ctop

as well as a single container view for inspecting a specific container.

ctop comes with built-in support for Docker and runC; connectors for other container and cluster systems are planned for future releases.

Install

Fetch the latest release for your platform:

Linux (Generic)
sudo wget https://github.com/lordoverlord/ctop/releases/download/v0.1.9/ctop-linux-amd64 -O /usr/local/bin/ctop
sudo chmod +x /usr/local/bin/ctop
OS X
sudo curl -Lo /usr/local/bin/ctop https://github.com/lordoverlord/ctop/releases/download/v0.1.9/ctop-darwin-amd64
sudo chmod +x /usr/local/bin/ctop
Windows
Currently only available using the binary release.

Work in progress to provide a distribution via Scoop. or winget.

'```powershell ctop-windows-amd64.exe


#### Docker

```bash
docker run --rm -ti --name=ctop --volume /var/run/docker.sock:/var/run/docker.sock:ro ghcr.io/lordoverlord/ctop:latest

You can also use the tag dev, if youre interested in the latest development version.

Building

Build steps can be found here.

Usage

ctop requires no arguments and uses Docker host variables by default. See connectors for further configuration options.

Config file

While running, use S to save the current filters, sort field, and other options to a default config path (~/.config/ctop/config on XDG systems, else ~/.ctop).

Config file values will be loaded and applied the next time ctop is started.

Options
Option Description
-a show active containers only
-f <string> set an initial filter string
-h display help dialog
-i invert default colors
-r reverse container sort order
-s select initial container sort field
-v output version information and exit
Keybindings
Key Action
<ENTER> Open container menu
a Toggle display of all (running and non-running) containers
f Filter displayed containers (esc to clear when open)
H Toggle ctop header
h Open help dialog
s Select container sort field
r Reverse container sort order
o Open single view
l View container logs (t to toggle timestamp when open)
e Exec Shell
c Configure columns
S Save current configuration to file
q Quit ctop

Alternatives

See Awesome Docker list for similar tools to work with Docker.

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