Show HN: Win Stats – open-source system monitoring in the Windows taskbar

Category: observability

Tags: windows, system-monitoring, taskbar, csharp, desktop-app

Score: 6.5/10 (Innovation: 5, Technical: 7, Documentation: 8, Utility: 6)

Win Stats is a C# Windows application that displays live system metrics (CPU, memory, GPU, disk, network, and optional sensors) in the Windows taskbar. It stands out for its polished UI, detailed customization, and careful handling of optional sensor data via a background service and signed driver. The project is well-documented and targets Windows power users who want at-a-glance system monitoring.

Target audience: Windows power users, developers, and system administrators

Repository: https://vc067.github.io/win-stats/ · C# · MIT · 9 stars

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