Disable process-changing actions.
Section: Startup modes
Start in read-only mode
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htop --readonlyExplanation
Good on shared systems when you only need visibility, not renice or kill actions.
Learn the surrounding workflow
Compare similar commands or jump into common fixes when this command is part of a bigger troubleshooting path.
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Same sheet · prioritizing Startup modes
Start tree view with an explicit sort key
Combine tree mode and sorting from the command line.
Focus on a process after startup
Use PID filter for targeted monitoring of a service.
Run inside a container shell
Inspect processes visible inside the current container namespace.