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“Find out process id of processes consuming desired port no and kill those processes,Use this skill when we need to free up a desired port no that is occupied by a process, or when user request to free up <xyz> port or on error `port is already in use` when starting a new process”

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npx add-skill https://github.com/sohampirale/skills/tree/main/.claude/free_port_in_use

SKILL.md

Purpose

  • If desired port for new process to start is occupied/already in use due to i.force stopping old process (cntl+z) without proper realease of resources such as port no ii.backgroud processes running that occupy the desired port -Find out process id's of running processes on a desirec port no & kill those processes with process id received

Variables

KILL_PROCESSES : True

Instructions

  • Read workflow steps clearly
  • Do not interfere with any port_no that isn't requested
  • Do NOT assume any port_no on your own
  • Do not kill processes of browser visiting a port
  • NO need to read the .claude/free_port_in_use/helpers.py file

Workflow

    1. Understand clearly the EXACT port_no that needs to be freed
    1. Read .claude/free_port_in_use/tools.py file
    1. Use .claude/free_port_in_use/tools.py: def list_process_ids(port_nod) tool to get all process ids
    1. Use .claude/free_port_in_use/tools.py: def kill_process_ids(process_ids:list[...]) tool to kill all processes using desired port_no
    1. Respond with clear summary of work done

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