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limitcpu

A simple cpulimit program that attempts to limit the CPU usage of a process, expressed in percentage.

  • cli-tool
  • CLI
  • System
  • Launchable
  • Runs in terminal
official+codex · reviewed · Jun 2, 2026 description in en

Description

CPU-heavy processes can be restrained to a chosen percentage when a workload would otherwise consume too much processor time.

This command-line tool is useful for users and administrators who need a lightweight limit on one process. It attempts control rather than guaranteeing perfect scheduling, and it does not replace cgroups or full resource-management policies.

Limiting CPU can slow jobs, hide performance problems, or affect services. Test limits before applying them to important workloads.

How to run

limitcpu

Commands: limitcpu

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