node-red-contrib-performance-monitor 1.2.0
A Node-RED sidebar plugin that provides real-time system performance metrics with native theme integration and zero native dependencies.
Node-RED Performance Monitor
A powerful, native Performance Monitor sidebar for Node-RED. It provides real-time visibility into your Node-RED instance's health and system resources with a beautiful, integrated design.
v1.1.0 - The Precision & UI Update
- 🚀 Zero Dependencies (No binary compilation required)
- 🖥️ Cross-Platform (macOS, Windows, Linux, Alpine, Raspberry Pi)
- 🎨 Component-Level Theming (Matches your Node-RED theme)
✨ Features
🔍 Real-Time Monitoring
Monitor key metrics with sub-second precision:
- CPU Load: Diff-based process usage calculation.
- Memory: Detailed heap and RSS tracking to spot leaks.
- Event Loop Lag: Millisecond-level latency detection.
- System Hardware: Full system CPU, RAM, and Disk usage with live sparkline history.
📐 Smart Sidebar
The sidebar is designed for efficiency.
Expanded Mode
Detailed view with progress bars, precise values, and history charts.
Mini Mode
Collapse any section to save space. The Live Value stays visible in the header, and the Chart remains active.
🎨 Themes
Includes 4 stunning themes that layer on top of your Node-RED colors.
| Classic | Funky |
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| Seamless Integration | Vibrant & Playful |
| Matrix | Cyberpunk |
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| Terminal Code Esthetic | Neon Future Style |
📦 Installation
Run the following command in your Node-RED user directory (typically ~/.node-red):
npm install node-red-contrib-performance-monitor
Restart Node-RED, and you will see a new Dashboard icon in the sidebar designated for Performance Monitoring.
🔧 Configuration
Access settings by clicking the Settings button in the sidebar toolbar.
- Refresh Rate: Adjust polling interval (default: 2s).
- HUD Widget: Toggle the top header widget visibility.
- Theme Selection: Choose your preferred visual style.
🤝 License
MIT
