winget install --id=erez-c137.NetSpeedTray -e
A lightweight, open-source network monitor for Windows that displays live upload/download speeds directly on the Taskbar with a native look and feel.
A lightweight, open-source network monitor for Windows that displays live upload/download speeds directly on the Taskbar with a native look and feel.
The easiest way to install and get automatic updates is with a package manager.
Using Winget (Recommended, built into Windows):
winget install --id erez-c137.NetSpeedTray
If you prefer, you can download the latest files directly from the Releases Page.
NetSpeedTray-x.x.x-Setup.exe
: The standard Windows installer.NetSpeedTray.exe
: The standalone portable version (no installation needed).The core of NetSpeedTray. It sits on your taskbar, showing your live network speeds.
A clean, modern UI to control every aspect of the widget's appearance and behavior.
Double-click the widget to see a detailed graph of your network history.
Letβs be real: Windows should have had this feature built-in. Instead of waiting, I brewed up a lightweight, bloat-free solution that feels like it belongs.
If you enjoy NetSpeedTray and it makes your workflow a little better, please consider supporting its development. Your contribution helps me dedicate more time to the project and keep it a high-quality, ad-free tool for everyone.
Sharing and Starring the repo is also a huge and deeply appreciated way to show support! β€οΈ
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Clone the Repository:
git clone https://github.com/erez-c137/NetSpeedTray.git
cd NetSpeedTray
Create and Activate a Virtual Environment:
# PowerShell (Recommended on Windows)
python -m venv .venv
.\.venv\Scripts\Activate.ps1
# CMD
python -m venv .venv
.\.venv\Scripts\activate.bat
Install All Dependencies:
This project uses pip-tools
for robust dependency management. The following command will install all necessary packages for running, testing, and building the application.
pip install -r dev-requirements.txt
Run the Application from Source:
python src/monitor.py
Run the Test Suite (Optional):
pytest -v
Build the Executable and Installer (Optional):
.\build\build.bat
dist
folder.Contributions, issues, and feature requests are welcome! Please feel free to open an issue or submit a pull request.
This project is licensed under the GNU GPL v3.0.