# Glances

Glances is a cross-platform, open-source system monitoring tool. It is open source and self-hosted, installable on Proxmox, Docker Hub, TrueNAS, ZimaOS and Unraid.

Canonical page: https://ourlocalhost.com/app/349/glances

## Description

Glances is a cross-platform, open-source system monitoring tool. It shows real-time CPU, memory, disk, network, process, container, and sensor data through terminal, web, and API interfaces. It helps homelab and server administrators monitor local or remote systems at a glance.

## Platform availability

Available on 4 of 9 platforms: Unraid, TrueNAS, ZimaOS, Proxmox.

## Health score

18/100 (Low), based on 2 of 4 factors.
- Maintained: 0 (GitHub repository no longer exists)
- Easy to install: 55 (3 install platforms, install notes, Docker image)

## Links

- Proxmox: https://community-scripts.github.io/ProxmoxVE/scripts?id=glances
- Docker Hub: https://hub.docker.com/r/nicolargo/glances/
- TrueNAS: https://apps.truenas.com/catalog/glances/
- ZimaOS: https://github.com/IceWhaleTech/CasaOS-AppStore/tree/main/Apps/Glances
- Unraid: https://ca.unraid.net/apps/glances-0ybubfj0lt3kln?q=Glances
- Documentation: https://glances.readthedocs.io/en/latest/docker.html
- GitHub: https://github.com/nicolargo/glances

## Common questions

### How can I install Glances so optional features are included?

Install pipx first, then run pipx install 'glances[all]'. The [all] extra adds optional features that are otherwise easy to miss.

### How do I view Glances data from a remote machine?

Run glances -s on the machine you want to monitor, then run glances -c @server on the viewer. Replace server with the monitored host's IP or name; without a running -s server, the client has no data to connect to.

### How do I secure a Glances MCP endpoint?

Enable MCP with glances -w --enable-mcp --username and create a username/password pair when prompted. Without a password, that endpoint may be open to others.

### Where should I go for help with Glances problems?

The Glances Users Google Group is a Q&A forum for posting questions and problems about Glances. It asks users to check the manual and search before posting.

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