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pulse · v0.1.28 • auto-updates
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System activity monitor for CPU, memory, GPU, disk and network
brew install --cask pulse 100
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Trust Score 4/10
✗ Open source +0
✓ Active development +2
✗ Licensed +0
✓ Auto-updates +1
✓ Not deprecated +1
✗ New (<1yr) +0
✗ Low installs +0
Version History
v0.1.28today0.1.27→0.1.28
today0.1.25→0.1.27
1d ago0.1.20→0.1.25
1d ago0.1.18→0.1.20
2d ago0.1.16→0.1.18
2d ago0.1.15→0.1.16
3d ago0.1.14→0.1.15
Review
Oct 15, 2026Pulse is a cross-platform system activity monitor that tracks CPU, memory, GPU, disk, and network usage. It offers real-time insights into system performance, making it ideal for users who need to monitor resource usage across Mac, Windows, and Linux.
Monitors system resources including CPU, memory, GPU, disk, and network usage in real-time.
Maturity: The project is early-stage with limited community engagement.
Community: No direct community discussion found on Hacker News or Reddit.
Pros
- + Cross-platform support for Mac, Windows, and Linux
- + Free and open-source
- + Real-time monitoring of system resources
Cons
- - Early-stage project with limited community traction
- - UI issues on macOS 26
Community Mentions
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Sep 2025 ChatGPT Pulse
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Sep 2017 PulseAudio under the hood
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Apr 2013 Webcam Pulse Detector
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