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top: Show the individual threads of a given process.
$ top -Hp ${process_id}
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The command "top -Hp ${process_id}" is used to display detailed information about a specific process with the given process ID.

Here's a breakdown of the command:

  • "top" is a command-line utility in Unix-like operating systems that provides real-time information about processes running on the system.
  • "-H" is an option for the "top" command that enables the display of individual threads for each process.
  • "p" is another option that allows you to specify the process ID for which you want to display information.
  • "${process_id}" is a placeholder that should be replaced with the actual process ID you want to examine.

So, when you execute the command "top -Hp ${process_id}", it will show you a detailed view of the threads associated with that specific process. This information includes the CPU usage, memory usage, execution time, and other relevant statistics for each thread.

This explanation was created by an AI. In most cases those are correct. But please always be careful and never run a command you are not sure if it is safe.
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