Linux system monitoring app Mission Center has released its first major update in six months, introducing several new features and enhancements aimed at improving performance and usability. The update, version 1.0, includes hardware tracking, user interface adjustments, and backend optimizations that collectively enhance the app’s responsiveness and accuracy in real-time monitoring tasks.
Key Features of Mission Center 1.0
UDisks Integration
The integration with udisks, the standard storage device manager for most Linux distributions, allows users to view detailed S.M.A.R.T (Self-Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology) data for SATA and NVME drives. This feature provides insights into disk health, including parameters like temperature and error rates, and also enables users to eject mounted storage drives directly.
App Network Usage
Mission Center now includes the capability to monitor per-process network usage. To enable this feature, users need to install nethogs. Once set up, a new ‘network’ column appears in the apps and processes page, allowing users to sort applications by their network activity.
Raspberry Pi GPU Monitoring
Version 1.0 introduces GPU monitoring capabilities for Raspberry Pi devices using NVTOP. However, compatibility is limited to the latest kernel versions and certain features are restricted to Raspberry Pi 4 models.
Additional Changes
Other notable changes in this release include:
- A toggle for smoother performance graphs, similar to those in GNOME’s native System Monitor app.
- Independent controls for light and dark mode settings.
- Enhancements in performance tracking and memory reporting.
- Improved presentation of service information and network statistics on various pages.
Installation
Mission Center is free and open-source, compatible with many major Linux distributions. Users can download the latest stable release from Flathub or via an official Snap build. Additionally, a portable version is available as an AppImage from the Mission Center GitLab releases page.
Overall, the 1.0 update significantly enhances the capabilities of Mission Center, making it a compelling choice for users seeking an effective system monitoring tool in the Linux ecosystem.