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A persistent, asynchronous, text-only network speed monitor for Linux Mint Cinnamon
README
Net Speed
A lightweight, text-only network speed applet for Linux Mint Cinnamon.
Net Speed displays real-time download and upload speeds directly on the panel, without icons, menus, or hover interactions.
Features
- Text-only display on the Cinnamon panel
- Real-time download (↓) and upload (↑) speed
- Auto-detects the active network interface
- Ignores loopback and inactive interfaces
- Optional compact and vertical display modes
- Configurable refresh interval
- Low CPU and memory usage
- No root permissions required
Installation
Right-click the Cinnamon panel → Applets → Download → search for Net Speed.
Local Installation (for development)
Copy the applet folder to:
~/.local/share/cinnamon/applets/
Then reload Cinnamon (Alt + F2, type r, press Enter).
License
MIT
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