SystemBuddy v2.0

SystemBuddy v2.0

SystemBuddy v2.0 introduces time-based data collection, evolving the project from a real-time system monitor into a structured system telemetry and data-generation tool.

What’s New in v2.0

• Time-bounded execution via --duration <seconds>
• Time-series CSV output for continuous data logging
• Time-series JSON output for structured data consumption
• Multiple execution modes:
  • Snapshot mode (--once)
  • Timed collection (--duration)
  • Live monitoring (default)
• Output streamed to stdout for scripting, piping, and automation
• Clean separation between data collection and output formatting

Use Cases

• Performance benchmarking over time
• Dataset generation for analysis tools (Python, Excel, Power BI)
• Scriptable system telemetry
• Automation and CI-style workflows

INSPECTR v3.0

Release: v3.0 — Advanced System Inspection & Export

INSPECTR v3.0 (name updated) expands the project from a basic system snapshot into a structured inspection and data-export tool designed for diagnostics, telemetry, and analysis workflows.

Features

• GPU Monitoring
  • GPU name detection
  • VRAM usage (used / total)
  • GPU usage percentage reporting (where supported)
• Process Analysis
  • Top memory-consuming processes
  • Process name, PID, and memory usage
• Structured Data Export
  • JSON output with timestamps and host metadata
  • CSV output for spreadsheet or pipeline ingestion
  • Sampling metadata (interval, sample count)
• Multi-Device Storage Inspection
  • Detection of all mounted storage devices
  • Drive letter, label, type, and per-device usage metrics
• Improved Terminal Output
  • Color-coded sections for clarity
  • Stable refresh behavior for live monitoring
  • Non-blocking keyboard exit (Q to quit)
• Configurable Runtime
  • Adjustable refresh interval
  • One-shot snapshot mode
  • Export-only execution (JSON / CSV)

Technical Overview

• Native C++ (WinAPI) implementation
• No third-party dependencies or background services
• Modular architecture (CPU, memory, storage, GPU, processes, output)
• Designed for extensibility and structured telemetry

Intended Use

• System inspection and diagnostics
• Lightweight observability and telemetry collection
• Data export for analysis pipelines
• Portfolio demonstration of systems programming

Known Limitations

• GPU usage accuracy depends on driver and API support
• CLI-only (no graphical interface by design)
• Temperature and power metrics not yet included

SystemBuddy v1.0

Initial release of SystemBuddy, a lightweight Windows system snapshot tool written in native C++.

Features

• CPU monitoring
  • Processor name
  • Overall CPU usage percentage
  • Base clock frequency (GHz)
  • Physical core count and logical thread count
• Memory monitoring
  • Total physical RAM
  • Used and available memory
  • Memory usage percentage
• System information
  • Windows version (10 / 11) with build number
  • System uptime since last boot

Technical Notes

• Implemented using native WinAPI
• No third-party libraries or dependencies
• No drivers or background services
• Snapshot-based execution (single-run)

Not Included (By Design)

• GPU statistics
• Storage or disk metrics
• Temperature or power readings
• Live refresh or continuous monitoring
• Graphical user interface (GUI)