How to Visualize Transfer Rate In TRAMP Mode File Transfer

Question

Any idea on how could be enabled a progress bar and/or speed rate metter on TRAMP mode file transfer?

Trying to manage TRAMP transfer mode via scp instead of ssh to seek avoidance base64 conversion, but due low internet speed don't know if it's stuck or just slow.

Answer 1

Download and install iftop package, run a M-x term, then type something as:

$ iftop -i eth0 -f 'dst host 192.168.1.3'

As for:

-i local interface

-f filter code, as in pcap-filter man page, for destination host in the example.

There will be 3 speed rates in inferior right part of the screen, meaning that for 2, 10 and 40 seconds respectively.

Answer 2

This is not possible as of today. Patches welcome!