$ top
$ top -b -n 1
| -d | set the refresh delay in seconds |
| -n | exit after this many refreshes |
| -p | monitor only these process IDs |
| -u | show only this user's processes |
| -b | batch mode — plain output for logs or pipes |
| -i | hide idle processes |
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