⚓ PortPilot
Localhost Port Manager for Developers
Scan active ports, kill stuck processes, register your dev apps, and take control of your local development environment. Free and open source.
Windows 10/11 & Linux | v1.6.2 | MIT Licence
Localhost Port Manager for Developers
Scan active ports, kill stuck processes, register your dev apps, and take control of your local development environment. Free and open source.
Windows 10/11 & Linux | v1.6.2 | MIT Licence
One-click project setup with package manager detection.
Visual warnings when unknown processes block app ports.
Star frequently-used apps for quick access.
Works on Windows 10/11 and Linux (AppImage + .deb).
Scan all TCP ports with process name, PID, and command line.
Free up stuck ports instantly without Task Manager.
Start/stop apps with automatic port detection.
Detect Docker apps, launch Desktop with one click.
TokyoNight, Brutalist, Nord, Dracula, and more.
Stop all apps from tray menu, configurable window behaviour.
Only one PortPilot runs at a time, focuses existing window.
Everything you need to know about PortPilot
PortPilot scans your system for active TCP ports using native OS commands.
netstat (Windows) or lsof (Mac/Linux)PortPilot auto-detects app requirements and shows badges:
PortPilot lives in your system tray for quick access:
Smart Docker Desktop integration:
Some system processes require admin. Run PortPilot as Administrator.
Check working directory and command. View app logs for errors.
Make sure Docker Desktop is running. Click the yellow badge to start it.
PortPilot shows which IP protocol apps are bound to:
0.0.0.0:3000)[::]:3000)Browsers may prefer IPv6. PortPilot opens the correct URL.
PortPilot automatically detects app requirements and shows visual badges
Run the installer. No admin rights needed.
Click Scan Ports to discover active ports.
Add your dev projects.
Control PortPilot with natural language via MCP
Free, open source, no account required