kill-this-port

kill-this-port is a Python utility to quickly identify and kill processes running on a specified port. It is ideal for developers managing networked applications who often encounter port conflicts.

Features

• Check Port Usage: View which processes are using a specific port.
• Kill Processes: Safely terminate processes occupying a port.
• Force Kill: Use a forceful approach to stop stubborn processes.

Installation

Install the utility using pip:

pip install kill-this-port

Usage

1. Check Port Usage:

   checkport [port]

   Example:

   checkport 8000

2. Kill Process by Port:

   killport [port]

   Example:

   killport 8000

3. Force Kill Process by Port:

   killport --force [port]

   Example:

   killport --f 8000

Example

To check port 3000 usage:

checkport 3000

To kill the process using port 3000:

killport 3000

To forcefully kill the process:

killport --force 3000

Author

Aaditya Kanjolia

GitHub: aadityakanjolia4