01Get Oriented
Overview
A live look at running apps, processes and resource usage inside your VibeOS instance.
- List of running apps and processes
- PID lookup for terminal commands
- CPU and memory snapshot
- Quick-kill open apps
- Live-updating process list
- Pairs with Terminal `ps` and `kill`
02Step 1
Open Activity Monitor
Launch it from the dock or App Center.
03Step 2
Inspect processes
Browse the list of running apps and background processes with their PIDs.
04Step 3
Quit something
Select a process and click quit to close it — useful when an app is stuck.
05Step 4
Use with Terminal
Grab a PID here, then run `kill <pid>` in Terminal for fine-grained control.
06Pro Moves
Tips & Tricks
Small habits that compound. The shortcuts and ideas below come straight from power users.
PIDs shown here match
PIDs shown here match the ones Terminal `ps` reports
Quitting a process closes
Quitting a process closes the window but keeps your files safe
Great for diagnosing a
Great for diagnosing a slow instance before opening a support thread