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pstop 0.5.2, published by marlocarlo, is a Windows-native TUI system monitor designed to bring the familiar htop experience to Microsoft’s platform. Built as a complete drop-in replacement for the Unix-based htop utility, the program renders real-time, color-coded bars for every logical CPU core, live memory and swap usage graphs, and dynamic network throughput indicators inside a lightweight console interface. Process inspection is handled through an expandable tree view that supports full mouse navigation, incremental search, and on-the-spot filtering, while integrated signal sending allows users to suspend, terminate, or reprioritize tasks without leaving the monitor. Seven built-in color schemes accommodate different terminal palettes and user preferences, and both “pstop” and “htop” commands are installed so existing muscle memory or automation scripts continue to function unchanged. Typical use cases include quick diagnosis of runaway processes on development workstations, headless server monitoring via PowerShell or Windows Terminal, and comparative benchmarking during software builds or gaming sessions. The current stable release is 0.5.2, and ten successive versions have appeared since the project’s debut, reflecting steady refinements in rendering speed, sensor support, and keyboard shortcut parity with the original htop. Classified under System Utilities / System Monitoring, the utility is distributed as a compact, dependency-free executable that launches instantly on Windows 10 and 11. The software is available for free on get.nero.com, with downloads provided via trusted Windows package sources such as winget, always delivering the latest version, and supporting batch installation of multiple applications.
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