Kill Switch - VS Code Extension
Kill Switch is a VS Code extension that allows users to quickly kill processes running on a specified port using the search bar.
Features
- Kill Process by Port: Enter a port number in the search bar to terminate processes running on it.
- Cross-Platform Support: Works on Windows (PowerShell) and macOS/Linux (lsof & kill commands).
- Lightweight & Fast: No additional dependencies required.
Video Tutorial
How to Use
- Open the VS Code search bar (
Ctrl + P or Cmd + P on Mac).
- Type
> to enter command mode.
- Search for
Kill Switch: Kill Process in Port.
- Enter the port number (e.g.,
3000).
- If a process is running on the specified port, it will be terminated.
Requirements
- Windows: Requires PowerShell for process termination.
- macOS/Linux: Requires
lsof and kill.
Extension Settings
This extension does not require any additional settings.
Known Issues
- Ensure that PowerShell is installed and accessible on Windows.
- For macOS/Linux,
lsof must be installed.
Release Notes
1.0.0
- Initial release with search bar integration for killing processes by port.
Future Updates
- Adding sidebar integration if needed.
- Displaying process details before termination.
For more details, visit the VS Code API documentation.
Enjoy using Kill Switch! 🚀
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