Death CLI

A command-line interface (CLI) tool for managing system processes. Death provides both an interactive mode and command-line options for listing and killing processes.

⚠️ Important Disclaimer

This tool is intended for process management purposes only using a play on words. If you're experiencing thoughts of self-harm or harming others, please seek help immediately. You are not alone, and there are professionals ready to help:

• National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (US): 988 or 1-800-273-8255
• Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741

Please consult with a licensed medical professional or mental health provider for proper care and treatment in a safe controlled environment. Your life has value, and help is available 24/7.

Features

• 🔍 List all running processes with details (PID, CPU%, Memory%, Command)
• ⚡ Kill processes by PID
• 🖥️ Interactive mode with a user-friendly interface
• 📊 Formatted table output for better readability

Installation

Local Development Setup

1. Clone the repository:

git clone https://github.com/bittricky/death-cli.git
cd death

2. Install dependencies:

npm install

3. Link the package locally (optional):

npm link

Usage

Running Locally

# Using npm scripts
npm run dev      # Start in interactive mode
npm start        # Alternative way to start

# If globally linked
death           # Start in interactive mode

Command Line Options

# Show help
death --help

# List all processes
death -l
death list

# Kill a process by PID
death -k <pid>
death kill <pid>

# Run in interactive mode
death -i

Interactive Mode

In interactive mode, you can:

1. View all running processes in a formatted table
2. Kill processes by entering their PID
3. Refresh the process list
4. Navigate using arrow keys and enter

Commands and Flags

| Command/Flag | Description | | ------------------- | -------------------------- | | list | List all running processes | | -l, --list | List all running processes | | -k, --kill <pid> | Kill a process by PID | | -i, --interactive | Run in interactive mode | | -h, --help | Show help text | | -v, --version | Show version |

Project Structure

death/
├── index.js          # Entry point
├── utils/
│   ├── cli.js        # CLI interface and command handling
│   └── processes.js  # Process management functions
└── package.json

Dependencies

• chalk - Terminal string styling
• inquirer - Interactive command line interface
• cli-table3 - Pretty unicode tables
• meow - CLI app helper

License

MIT

Author

Mitul Patel