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how to filter out only the running processes using "top" command?

When I run top command it shows all processes. I am seeing processes that are "Sleeping", "Running" etc., But I just want to see only the processes that are currently running. I mean those with column S value as R. How shall I filter this in top interactive command? I welcome all your opinions.

Solution

  • While on top command:

    1. press o - to open the case insensitive filter

    2. on the prompt, type S=R. this will filter by status, with running value

    on man pages:

    5e. FILTERING in a Window You can use this Other Filter feature to establish selection criteria which will then determine which tasks are shown in the `current' window.

    Establishing a filter requires: 1) a field name; 2) an operator; and 3) a selection value, as a minimum. This is the most complex of top's user input requirements so, when you make a mistake, command recall will be your friend. Remember the Up/Down arrow keys or their aliases when prompted for input.