Dave Plummer, the programmer behind the original Windows Task Manager, is back with a new version that runs on macOS and Linux. The tool arrives about 30 years after the original, extending a familiar Windows utility to other operating systems.
According to Engadget, Plummer used "vibe coding" — a term for building software with AI assistance — to create the new iteration. The report notes that the project gives Mac and Linux users access to a system-monitoring tool that has long been a Windows staple.
The release is notable because it updates a classic piece of software for a multi-platform era, potentially offering IT teams and developers a consistent way to monitor system performance across different machines.