CPU Monitor and Stress Test With s-tui
Watch frequency, temperature and utilization, then run a stress test.
Run s-tui to open the monitor; press s to start a built-in stress test.
01Command
Command
$ s-tui02What it does
s-tui graphs CPU utilization, frequency and temperature over time and can launch stress tests to check cooling under load. It supports multiple CPUs and can log to CSV for later analysis.
03Risk
!Warning: Stress testing pushes the CPU to full load and produces heat; monitor temperatures and stop if they approach limits.
04Undo
✓No undo needed — this command does not change persistent state.
05Sources
- Debian package: s-tuiEvidence: Debian packages s-tui, a terminal CPU stress and monitoring TUI.
- s-tui repositoryEvidence: Project source and options for s-tui.
Last verified: 2026-09-22 · Category: System & Settings
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