Setup Guide
Enhanced Metrics
Nodex works out-of-the-box with standard commands, but installing a few lightweight packages unlocks powerful additional data.
Recommended Packages
The app can automatically detect and utilize these tools if they are present on your system.
sysstat
Unlocks detailed CPU & Disk I/O history (iostat, mpstat).
lm-sensors
Provides real-time CPU/Motherboard temperature and fan speed readings.
smartmontools
Enables S.M.A.R.T. health monitoring for your disks.
nvme-cli
Specific health reporting for NVMe SSD drives.
ethtool
Detailed network link speeds and interface diagnostics.
Setup Commands
Run the command that matches your distribution to enable enhanced metrics.
Debian / Ubuntu / Raspberry Pi OS
sudo apt update && sudo apt install sysstat lm-sensors smartmontools nvme-cli ethtool
Fedora
sudo dnf install sysstat lm_sensors smartmontools nvme-cli ethtool
RHEL
sudo yum install sysstat lm_sensors smartmontools nvme-cli ethtool
Arch Linux
sudo pacman -S sysstat lm_sensors smartmontools nvme-cli ethtool
openSUSE
sudo zypper install sysstat sensors smartmontools nvme-cli ethtool
Tip: After installing, reconnect in Nodex so the new metrics are detected.