---
name: "systeroid-tui"
section: "8"
platform: "linux"
package: "systeroid"
version: "0.4.6-1"
release: "Arch Linux 2026-11-01"
platforms: ["linux"]
url: "https://new.carta.tech/systeroid-tui"
---

# systeroid-tui(8)

manage kernel parameters with a terminal user interface

## NAME

systeroid-tui - manage kernel parameters with a terminal user interface

## SYNOPSIS

**systeroid-tui** \[options\]

## DESCRIPTION

**systeroid-tui** is used to configure and view kernel parameters with a terminal user interface.

## PARAMETERS

- **-t**, **--tick-rate** \<ms\>

  Use this option to set the tick rate of the terminal. \[default: 250\]

- **-D**, **--docs** \<path\>

  Use this option to set a custom path for the kernel documentation.

- **--save-path** \<path\>

  Use this option to set the path for saving the changed parameters.

- **-l**, **--log-file** \<path\>

  Use this option to set the file to save the logs.

- **-s**, **--section** \<section\>

  Use this option to set the section to filter.

**-q**, **--query** \<query\> set the query to search.

- **--bg-color** \<color\>

  Use this option to set the background color. \[default: black\]

- **--fg-color** \<color\>

  Use this option to set the foreground color. \[default: white\]

- **-n**, **--no-docs**

  Do not show the kernel documentation.

- **--deprecated**

  Include deprecated variables while listing.

- **-h**, **--help**

  Display help text and exit.

- **-V**, **--version**

  Display version information and exit.

## EXAMPLES

systeroid-tui -t 500\
 systeroid-tui -s kernel\
 systeroid-tui -q "fs.quota"\
 systeroid-tui --fg-color blue\
 systeroid-tui --bg-color ffff99 --fg-color 003366\
 systeroid-tui -D /usr/share/doc/linux\
 systeroid-tui --save-path 99-local.conf\
 systeroid-tui --log-file systeroid.log\
 systeroid-tui -n

## KEY BINDINGS

| | |
| --- | --- |
| Key | Action |
| ?, f1 | show help |
| up/down, k/j, pgup/pgdown | scroll list |
| t/b | scroll to top/bottom |
| left/right, h/l | scroll documentation |
| tab, \` | next/previous section |
| : | command |
| / | search |
| enter | select / set parameter value |
| s | save parameter value |
| c | copy to clipboard |
| r, f5 | refresh |
| esc | cancel / exit |
| q, ctrl-c/ctrl-d | exit |

## SEE ALSO

[**systeroid**(8)](/systeroid/8.md)

## AUTHOR

Orhun Parmaksız ⟨orhunparmaksiz@gmail.com⟩

## COPYRIGHT

Copyright © 2022-2024 Orhun Parmaksız

Licensed under either of Apache License Version 2.0 or The MIT License at your option.

## REPORTING BUGS

Report bugs at \<https://github.com/orhun/systeroid/issues\> or contact the author via email.

See the project homepage at \<https://github.com/orhun/systeroid\> for full documentation.