Fkill
Alfred 3 workflow to search and kill processes by name or port number.
What is Fkill?
alfred-fkill is an Alfred 3 workflow that enables users to search for and kill running processes on macOS directly from Alfred's search interface. It solves the problem of cumbersome process management by providing a quick, keyboard-driven way to terminate applications or services by name or port number. The workflow integrates seamlessly with Alfred, making it a handy tool for developers and power users who frequently need to manage system resources.
Mac users who rely on Alfred for productivity and need efficient ways to manage running processes, such as developers stopping local servers or power users troubleshooting applications.
It offers a faster and more intuitive alternative to using terminal commands or Activity Monitor, with features like port-based killing and interactive controls. Being built on the reliable fkill API ensures consistent performance and safety.
Overview
Alfred 3 workflow to fabulously search and kill processes
Use Cases
Best For
- Quickly stopping local development servers running on specific ports
- Managing background processes without opening terminal or Activity Monitor
- Force quitting unresponsive applications via keyboard shortcuts
- Monitoring CPU usage of processes before terminating them
- Killing multiple instances of the same process efficiently
- Integrating process management into Alfred-based workflows
Not Ideal For
- Users on Windows or Linux seeking cross-platform process management tools
- Teams requiring detailed process analytics or graphical monitoring interfaces
- Environments where installing Node.js and Alfred Powerpack is not feasible
Pros & Cons
Pros
Type 'kill' in Alfred to instantly find processes by name or port, eliminating the need for terminal commands or Activity Monitor, as shown in the usage examples.
Prefix port numbers with a colon (e.g., ':8080') to terminate processes using specific ports, ideal for developers stopping local servers, per the README.
Hold Shift to display CPU usage or Alt+Enter to force kill, providing quick insights and options without additional steps, as detailed in the interactive controls section.
Built on the fkill API, ensuring consistent and safe process termination, leveraging a well-established tool for reliability.
Cons
Requires Node.js installation and Alfred Powerpack, adding setup overhead and limiting use to Alfred subscribers on macOS, as stated in the install requirements.
Exclusively for macOS with Alfred, making it unsuitable for other operating systems or users who prefer different launchers, with no cross-platform support mentioned.
Focuses solely on killing processes; lacks advanced features like process logging, batch operations, or real-time monitoring beyond basic CPU display.
Frequently Asked Questions
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