glances

Query Glances REST API for read-only CPU, memory, disk, and network metrics.

69|7|Updated Feb 8, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/jmagar/claude-homelab --skill glances
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: glances
Source: https://github.com/jmagar/claude-homelab/tree/main/skills/glances
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/jmagar/claude-homelab --skill glances

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires jq, curl, bc, and includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Glances provides a lightweight, read-only way to monitor server health by querying its REST API.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Real-time CPU, memory, disk, network, sensors, containers, and processes metrics accessible via REST API.
  • Ideal for dashboards, alerting, and automation across single-host and multi-server deployments.

Quick Start

Start Glances in API mode and use the included scripts to query metrics from a configured Glances URL.

Frequently Asked Questions about glances

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I monitor real-time CPU and memory metrics from a remote server?▼

Monitor real-time CPU and memory metrics by querying a Glances REST API server. This Skill securely fetches read-only system health data from a configured URL, returning metrics for single-host or multi-server deployments without requiring direct SSH access.

What is the best way to retrieve disk and network system health data for automation?▼

Retrieve disk and network system health data by querying the Glances REST API. It provides lightweight, read-only metrics ideal for automation, returning structured data for disk usage, network bandwidth, and sensors across your infrastructure.

Do I need a Glances server running to collect system metrics?▼

Yes, you need a Glances server running in API mode (glances -w) to collect system metrics. The Skill queries this REST API endpoint using the GLANCES_URL, and optionally GLANCES_USERNAME and GLANCES_PASSWORD for authentication.

Can I monitor multiple servers and container metrics from a single interface?▼

Yes, you can monitor multiple servers and container metrics. The Skill supports multi-server monitoring by querying the Glances REST API, returning aggregated read-only metrics for containers, processes, CPU, and memory across configured hosts.

Does querying system health metrics require installing heavy database dependencies?▼

No, querying system health metrics avoids heavy database dependencies. The Skill relies on lightweight command-line utilities like jq, curl, and bc to parse and calculate read-only metrics directly from the Glances REST API responses.