gping

Ping, but with a graph.

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· Reviewed by David Mytton

What we like

Nice enhancement to the ping command - adds a graph. Alternative cmd flag to measure the execution time of arbitrary commands. Customizable colors. Available from a range of package repos and as a single binary.

Tradeoffs

Nothing really - it’s a very simple tool.

Is gping a fit?

Based on Console’s review published on 2024-02-08. Summary updated .

Who it’s for

Users of the ping command

Why consider it

It adds a graph to the ping command

Keep in mind

It is a very simple tool

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