portpilot is a fast and interactive terminal user interface (TUI) and command line interface (CLI) tool. It helps you easily list, inspect, and terminate processes that are listening on ports. If youβre tired of manually searching for processes or want a quick way to manage them, portpilot is the solution for you.
To get started with portpilot, follow the steps below to download and run the application. This guide will help you through the entire process, ensuring you can easily set it up and start using it.
Visit the Releases Page: Go to the portpilot Releases page. This page contains the latest versions of the application, along with previous releases.
Choose Your Version: On the Releases page, youβll see a list of available versions. Look for the latest release at the top. Each version comes with a changelog, so you can see whatβs new.
Download the Executable File: Click on the link for the latest release. Depending on your operating system, you will find executable files. Choose the appropriate one for your system (e.g., Windows, macOS, or Linux).
Locate the Downloaded File: After the download is complete, navigate to the folder where your downloads are saved. You should see a file named βportpilot.exeβ or a similar file name.
Run the Application: Double-click the file to launch portpilot. If youβre on macOS or Linux, you may need to grant permission to run the application. Follow any prompts that appear on your screen to allow the software to run.
portpilot is designed to work efficiently on most modern operating systems. Here are the basic requirements:
portpilot offers a variety of features to enhance your process management experience:
Once you have installed portpilot, use the following commands to interact with the application:
List Processes:
Open the terminal or command line and type portpilot list. This command will display all processes listening on ports.
Inspect a Process:
Use portpilot inspect [PID] to view detailed information about a specific process. Replace [PID] with the process ID you wish to inspect.
Kill a Process:
To terminate a process, type portpilot kill [PID]. Again, replace [PID] with the process ID you want to kill.
If you encounter issues while installing or running portpilot, consider the following tips:
We welcome contributions from the community. If you wish to contribute to portpilot, please fork the repository and submit a pull request. Your input will help improve the tool for everyone.
If you need further assistance, please open an issue in the GitHub repository. We actively monitor issues and strive to respond promptly.
Thank you for using portpilot. We hope it makes your process management tasks easier and more efficient.