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Monitor Containers With ctop

See CPU, memory and network for every container in a top-like view.

macOSregistryProcessesmonitoringLow risk
Run ctop to list running containers with live resource metrics.

01Command

Command
$ ctop

02What it does

ctop connects to the Docker daemon and shows per-container CPU, memory, network and block I/O, with single-key actions to inspect logs, open a shell or stop a container. It supports custom columns and a config file.

03Risk

RiskLow risk
CompatibilitymacOS with Homebrew installed
!Warning: It needs access to the Docker socket; that effectively grants root-equivalent control of containers.

04Undo

✓No undo needed — this command does not change persistent state.

05Sources

  • Homebrew formula: ctop
    Homebrew · vendor-doc · 2026-09-20
    Evidence: Packages ctop, a top-like interface for container metrics.

Last verified: 2026-09-22 · Category: System & Settings