Linux diagnostics that explain what's happening and why.
Machine is a production-quality Linux CLI utility designed to translate technical system states into plain language. Unlike traditional tools that merely report statistics, Machine analyzes causes and provides actionable recommendations.
- Health Summaries: High-level resource and status overviews.
- Predictive Diagnostics: Forecast resource exhaustion and detect anomalies.
- Deep Process Analysis: Explain behavior and trace relationships.
- Local Persistence: Historical snapshots stored in a zero-dependency SQLite database.
- Security Audits: Read-only audits of ports, listeners, and permissions.
git clone https://github.com/Feroan101/machine
cd machine
./install.shFor alternative methods, see the Installation Guide.
# Get a high-level summary
machine status
# Identify system bottlenecks
machine wtf
# Live system monitoring
machine watch
# Compact health snapshot
machine pulse
# Explain a specific process
machine why <process>
# Capture a snapshot for history
machine snapshot| Status | WTF |
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Machine is built on the belief that system monitoring should be approachable without sacrificing depth. We prioritize:
- Speed: Instantaneous startup and execution.
- Privacy: No telemetry, no cloud, no tracking.
- Clarity: Plain language over technical jargon.
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