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process-monitor

Monitor background processes for hangs, port conflicts, and zombies.

Updated Aug 23, 2026
Search Tags:#monitoring#dev-servers#process-cleanup#background-processes#resource-usage#build-watchers#hang-detection
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/nhouseholder/nicks-claude-code-superpowers --skill process-monitor
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: process-monitor
Source: https://github.com/nhouseholder/nicks-claude-code-superpowers/tree/main/skills/process-monitor
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/nhouseholder/nicks-claude-code-superpowers --skill process-monitor

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Monitors background processes (dev servers, builds, tests, watchers) during a session. Detects hung processes, runaway resource usage, port conflicts, and zombie processes. Provides status updates only when relevant and can kill unnecessary tasks when safe.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Process Tracking: Monitor a defined set of background processes (dev servers, builds, test runners) for startup completion, crashes, memory growth, and responsiveness.
  • Problem Detection: Detect port conflicts, hung processes, zombie processes, and general resource pressure; provide actionable remediation guidance.
  • Safe Cleanup Guidance: Track processes started in the current session and suggest safe cleanup actions before termination.

Quick Start

Describe the background task to monitor and I will start tracking its status and health.

Frequently Asked Questions about process-monitor

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I monitor background processes like dev servers and build watchers for hangs?▼

Process monitoring tracks startup completion, memory growth, and responsiveness for dev servers and build watchers. It uses event-driven checks with a lightweight footprint to detect hangs and report issues only when they arise.

What causes port conflicts and zombie processes during local development?▼

Port conflicts and zombie processes happen when dev servers crash or fail to terminate. Real-time process tracking detects these background process issues and provides actionable remediation guidance to resolve them safely.

How do I clean up unnecessary background processes safely during a development session?▼

Safe process cleanup tracks tasks started in the current session and suggests termination actions before killing them. This prevents accidental disruption while removing unnecessary background processes that consume resources.

Can I track resource usage and memory growth for test runners without heavy overhead?▼

Yes, you can track resource usage and memory growth for test runners using event-driven checks with a lightweight footprint. Process monitoring applies only to background processes started in the current session, minimizing overhead.

Does background process monitoring work with database workers and test runners?▼

Background process monitoring works with database workers, test runners, dev servers, and build watchers. It tracks responsiveness and detects resource pressure, providing status updates only when problems arise.

What are the limitations of tracking only processes started in the current session?▼

Limiting process monitoring to the current session prevents tracking pre-existing background processes or system-wide resource usage. This constraint ensures safe cleanup guidance but means issues from prior sessions remain undetected.

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