Process Explorer
The Process Explorer shows running processes, background tasks, and resource usage. Use it to monitor what's happening under the hood and manage long-running operations.
Opening Process Explorer
Access the Process Explorer by:
- Clicking the process indicator in the status bar
- Using the menu: View → Process Explorer
TIP
Configure whether Process Explorer opens as a modal or new window in Settings → Appearance → Process Explorer Mode.
Running Processes
The main panel shows active processes:
| Column | Description |
|---|---|
| Process | Name and description |
| Type | Chat, Agent, Flow, or Background Task |
| Status | Running, Waiting, Completed |
| Duration | How long it's been running |
| Resources | CPU and memory usage |
Background Tasks
When Claude runs bash commands in the background, they appear here:
- Command being executed
- Output stream (stdout/stderr)
- Process ID
- Start time
Managing Background Tasks
| Action | Description |
|---|---|
| View Output | See the command's output |
| Kill | Terminate the process |
| Copy Output | Copy output to clipboard |
Resource Monitoring
The Process Explorer shows:
- CPU usage per process
- Memory usage per process
- Total resources used by Sciorex
Claude CLI Processes
Each chat or agent session runs a Claude CLI process. You can see:
- Which sessions have active processes
- Process state (running, waiting for input)
- How long the process has been active
MCP Servers
The Process Explorer also shows MCP server processes:
- Built-in servers (sciorex-tickets, sciorex-interactions)
- Custom MCP servers you've configured
- Server status and uptime
Use Cases
Monitor long-running tasks: See which background commands are still running.
Debug stuck sessions: Identify processes that aren't responding.
Manage resources: Kill unnecessary processes to free up resources.
Track MCP servers: Ensure your tool servers are running properly.
Killing Processes
To stop a process:
- Find it in the Process Explorer
- Click the Kill button
- Confirm the action
WARNING
Killing a Claude CLI process will cancel the associated chat or agent session. The session will show as "Cancelled".
Modal vs Window Mode
Choose how Process Explorer opens:
| Mode | Description |
|---|---|
| Modal | Opens as an overlay in the current window |
| Window | Opens in a separate window |
Configure in Settings → Appearance → Process Explorer Mode.
