Process Killer CLI ⚡

A fast, cross-platform utility to safely kill processes using specific ports on Windows, macOS, and Linux.

🎯 Features

✨ Cross-Platform - Works on Windows, macOS, and Linux
🎯 Interactive Menu - Easy OS selection (no need to memorize commands)
🛡️ Safe - Always asks for confirmation before killing processes
⚙️ Zero Dependencies - Uses only Node.js built-in modules
🚀 Fast - Kills ports instantly
🎨 Beautiful UI - Colorized output with Unicode borders
📊 Developer Info - Shows package info on success

📦 Installation

npm install -g process-killer-cli

The -g flag installs globally, making the command available everywhere.

🚀 Quick Start

process-killer

Then follow the prompts:

1. Select OS - Choose your operating system (1=Windows, 2=macOS, 3=Linux)
2. Enter Port - Type the port number (e.g., 3001, 8080, 5000)
3. Confirm - Review the process info and confirm
4. Done! - Port is freed and ready to use

💡 Common Use Cases

Kill Node.js Server

$ process-killer

Select your Operating System:
  1) Windows
  2) macOS
  3) Linux

Enter your choice (1, 2, or 3): 2
✓ macOS selected

Enter the port number you want to stop (e.g., 8087): 3000

➜ Searching for processes using port 3000...

Found process with PID: 12345 using port 3000
Process Name: node
Port: 3000
PID: 12345

Do you want to kill this process? (y/n): y

✓ Port 3000 has been killed!

You can now start your backend server on this port.

Kill Java Application (Port 8080)

$ process-killer
...
Enter the port number you want to stop: 8080
✓ Port 8080 has been killed!

Kill Python Flask (Port 5000)

$ process-killer
...
Enter the port number you want to stop: 5000
✓ Port 5000 has been killed!

🖥️ Supported Operating Systems

| OS | Status | Notes | | ----------- | ------------------ | -------------------------------------- | | Windows | ✅ Fully Supported | Uses netstat, tasklist, taskkill | | macOS | ✅ Fully Supported | Uses lsof, ps, fuser | | Linux | ✅ Fully Supported | Uses lsof, ps, fuser |

📋 Requirements

• Node.js >= 12.0.0
• npm or yarn

🔧 How It Works

Windows

• Uses netstat -ano to find process by port
• Uses tasklist to get process name
• Uses taskkill /PID X /F to terminate process

macOS & Linux

• Uses lsof -ti:PORT to find process by port
• Uses ps to get process name
• Uses fuser -k PORT/tcp to terminate process

⚠️ Troubleshooting

Port Still Shows as In Use

Some ports enter TIME_WAIT state. Wait 30-60 seconds and try again.

Permission Denied (macOS/Linux)

The tool may need elevated privileges:

sudo process-killer

Process Not Found

Verify the port number is correct using:

Windows:

netstat -ano | findstr :3000

macOS/Linux:

lsof -i :3000

Command Not Found

Make sure you installed it globally with the -g flag:

npm install -g process-killer-cli

🗑️ Uninstall

npm uninstall -g process-killer-cli

📚 Advanced Usage

Manual Port Killing (Without Tool)

Windows:

netstat -ano | findstr :3000
taskkill /PID 12345 /F

macOS/Linux:

lsof -i :3000
sudo kill -9 12345
# OR
sudo fuser -k 3000/tcp

🔄 Update to Latest Version

npm install -g process-killer-cli@latest

📝 What's New in v1.0.8

• ✨ Fixed installation documentation
• 🎨 Beautiful colorized UI with Unicode borders
• 🌍 Cross-platform support (Windows, macOS, Linux)
• 📋 Interactive OS selection menu
• 🎯 Safe operation with confirmation
• 📊 Developer information display
• ⚡ Zero external dependencies

🤝 Contributing

Contributions are welcome! Feel free to:

• Report bugs
• Suggest features
• Submit pull requests

Visit GitHub Repository

📄 License

MIT © Milon Mia

This project is open source and available under the MIT License.

👨‍💻 Author

Milon Mia

• GitHub: @devmilon923
• npm: process-killer-cli
• Email: [email protected]

🙏 Support

If you found this tool helpful, please:

• ⭐ Star on GitHub
• 📢 Share with friends
• 🐛 Report issues
• 💡 Suggest improvements

FAQ

Q: Is it safe to use?
A: Yes! The tool always asks for confirmation before killing any process.

Q: Can I use this on Windows?
A: Yes! Full native Windows support without WSL.

Q: Do I need to remember commands?
A: No! Interactive menu guides you through every step.

Q: What if I kill the wrong process?
A: The tool shows process details before killing, so you can verify.

Q: Can I use this in scripts?
A: This tool is interactive. For automation, use OS-specific commands directly.

Q: Why do I need the -g flag?
A: The -g flag installs the tool globally so you can use the process-killer command from any folder on your computer.

🎓 Learn More

• Node.js Documentation
• npm Documentation
• Port Management Guide

📞 Feedback

Have questions or suggestions? Open an issue on GitHub: GitHub Issues

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Happy coding! 🚀