powerstat

Powerstat is a command line tool designed for monitoring power consumption of Linux systems. It provides detailed information about power usage, allowing users to monitor and analyze power consumption for both the entire system and specific processes. With Powerstat, you can determine which processes or activities are consuming the most power, helping you optimize energy usage and extend battery life on laptops and mobile devices. This tool uses the Linux PowerCap framework, which enables access to powercap and RAPL (Running Average Power Limit) interfaces. Powerstat utilizes these interfaces to collect power-related information, including energy usage, power limits, and power consumption rates. It presents the data in a user-friendly format, making it easy to interpret and analyze power usage patterns. Additionally, Powerstat can be integrated with other monitoring tools and scripts to automate power analysis and trigger actions based on power consumption thresholds, making it a valuable tool for energy management and optimization in Linux systems.