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PortKiller
portkiller · v3.4.0 • auto-updates
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Monitor listening ports and kill their processes
brew install --cask portkiller 17
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Trust Score 2/10
✗ Open source +0
✗ Active development +0
✗ Licensed +0
✓ Auto-updates +1
✓ Not deprecated +1
✗ New (<1yr) +0
✗ Low installs +0
Review
Oct 17, 2026PortKiller is a macOS utility that simplifies monitoring and managing listening ports by allowing users to kill associated processes directly from the menu bar. Ideal for developers and system administrators needing quick access to port management.
Monitors and manages listening ports, enabling users to terminate associated processes.
Maturity: Actively maintained with version 3.4.0, though recent installs are low.
Community: Show HN mentions indicate interest among developers, but community discussion is limited.
Pros
- + Native menu bar integration for quick access
- + Auto-updates ensure the latest features and fixes
- + Useful for developers needing frequent port management
Cons
- - Limited community adoption or discussion
- - May lack some advanced features compared to alternatives
Community Mentions
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