🖥️ Perfect for Windows Server Core
TaskTool is an ideal companion for Windows Server Core environments. In systems where the traditional GUI Task Manager is unavailable, TaskTool provides a powerful, interactive, and user-friendly interface to:
- Monitor server load at a glance.
- Manage runaway processes directly from the command line.
- Troubleshoot performance issues without installing heavy monitoring suites.
🌟 Features
| Real-time Monitoring | Visual bar charts for CPU, RAM, and Disk I/O usage. |
| Low Footprint | Zero external dependencies, built with native WinAPI. |
| Smart Filtering | Instant search with wildcard support (using %). |
| Responsive UI | Automatic Compact Mode for small terminal windows. |
⌨️ Hotkeys
| Key | Action |
|---|---|
| F | Filter – Search for specific processes |
| S | Sort – Toggle through sorting modes (CPU/RAM/DISK/PID) |
| K | Kill – Terminate a process by entering its PID |
| N | New Task – Execute a new program or command |
| ? / H | Help – Show the command reference list |
| I | Info – View version and developer details |
| ESC | Exit dialogs or close the application |
🚀 Getting Started
TaskTool is a standalone portable executable. No installation required.
Download tasktool.exe from the Releases page.
Launch your terminal (CMD, PowerShell, or Windows Terminal).
Run:
tasktool.exe🛠 Technical Details
- Language: C++20
- Backend: Toolhelp32, PSAPI, ShellAPI
- Architecture: x64 / x86
⚖️ License
Licensed under the Apache License, Version 2.0 (the "License"). You may obtain a copy of the License at: http://www.apache.org/licenses/LICENSE-2.0
Developed by KamilMalicki (2026)