PortPilot
Localhost Port Manager for Developers
Scan active ports, kill stuck processes, register your dev apps, and take control of your local development environment.
Windows 10/11 & Linux · v2.0.0 · MIT Licence
Features
App Search & Sort
Global search filters both apps and ports simultaneously. Sort by name, running status, or port.
Single-Pane Layout
Unified view with apps and ports in one scrollable page. No more tabs.
Group Colours
Assign a colour to each group for visual organisation. Colour accents appear on group headers.
Browse & Auto-detect
One-click project setup. Scans directories for Node.js, Python, Go, .NET, Rust, Ruby, and Docker projects.
Port Conflict Warnings
Visual warnings when unknown processes block your app ports. Preview and kill with one click.
Favorites System
Star frequently-used apps for quick access with collapsible sections.
Cross-Platform
Works on Windows 10/11 and Linux (AppImage + .deb). No admin rights needed to install.
Port Scanner
Scan all TCP ports with process name, PID, command line, memory, uptime, and connection count.
One-Click Kill
Free up stuck ports instantly without Task Manager or terminal commands.
Process Control
Start/stop apps with automatic port detection, fallback ranges, and countdown feedback.
Docker Integration
Detect Docker apps, see live status badges, launch Docker Desktop with one click.
7 Themes
TokyoNight, Brutalist Dark/Light, Nord, Dracula, Solarized Light, and Glass.
VS Code Extension
Manage apps, ports, and favorites directly from the VS Code sidebar with status bar integration.
MCP v2.0
18 AI agent tools including bulk operations, group management, and real-time status checks.
Rich Tray Menu
Running apps listed in the tray with individual Stop buttons. Live app count in tooltip.
Single Instance
Only one PortPilot runs at a time. Second launch focuses the existing window.
IPv4/IPv6 Aware
Shows bind type (localhost vs all interfaces) and IP protocol version for each port.
Smart App Detection
PortPilot automatically detects app requirements and shows visual badges
Getting Started
Install
Run the installer. No admin rights needed.
Scan Ports
Click Scan Ports to discover active ports.
Register Apps
Add your dev projects with start commands and preferred ports.
Keyboard Shortcuts
VS Code Extension
Manage your dev servers without leaving the editor
Sidebar Tree View
All your apps and active ports in the VS Code sidebar with group support.
Full CRUD
Add, edit, delete apps, change ports, and toggle favorites - all from VS Code.
Status Bar
Live "PP: N running" counter in the VS Code status bar. Click to refresh.
AI Agent Integration
Control PortPilot with natural language via MCP (Model Context Protocol)
Example Commands
Download PortPilot v2.0.0
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