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kill-dev-process

Identify and terminate orphaned development servers and port-hogging processes with user confirmation.

93|15|Updated Jul 17, 2025
Search Tags:#process management#cleanup#development environment#dev process#port hogging
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/nokonoko1203/claude-code-settings --skill kill-dev-process
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: kill-dev-process
Source: https://github.com/nokonoko1203/claude-code-settings/tree/main/symlinks/codex/skills/kill-dev-process
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/nokonoko1203/claude-code-settings --skill kill-dev-process

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps you reclaim your system resources by terminating orphaned development servers, browsers, and other processes that might be hogging ports or consuming memory.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Port Cleanup: Identifies and terminates processes occupying specific development ports.
  • Process Management: Detects and removes lingering browser instances or Node.js development servers.
  • Interactive Selection: Allows you to review and select which processes to terminate.
  • Use Case: After a development session, you notice your ports are blocked or your system feels sluggish. Running this skill can quickly identify and shut down unnecessary background processes, giving you a clean slate.

Quick Start

Run the kill-dev-process skill to clean up your development environment.

Frequently Asked Questions about kill-dev-process

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I kill orphaned development servers and free up occupied ports?▼

To kill orphaned development servers and free up occupied ports, you can run this skill to identify and terminate lingering Node.js or browser processes. It executes shell commands to investigate and safely shut down port-hogging processes.

Why does my development environment feel sluggish after ending a session?▼

Your development environment may feel sluggish due to lingering background processes like orphaned browser instances or development servers. This skill detects and removes these resource-consuming processes to restore system performance.

What's the best way to clean up port hogging processes without force killing everything?▼

The best way to clean up port hogging processes safely is using an interactive selection tool. This skill identifies processes occupying specific ports and prompts for user confirmation before terminating them.

Can I selectively terminate specific Node.js processes running in the background?▼

Yes, you can selectively terminate specific Node.js processes. This skill performs process investigation and provides an interactive selection menu, allowing you to review and choose exactly which background processes to terminate.

Does cleaning up dev processes require manual shell commands?▼

Cleaning up dev processes requires execution of shell commands for process investigation and termination. However, this skill automates the command generation and execution, prompting user confirmation for safety rather than requiring manual input.

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