A PowerToys Run plugin for quickly killing processes and freeing up system resources via a keyboard shortcut.
ProcessKiller is a plugin for PowerToys Run that allows users to quickly terminate running processes on Windows. It solves the problem of needing to open Task Manager or use command-line tools to kill applications, providing a faster, keyboard-driven alternative. Users can search for processes by name, ID, or even by the port they are using and kill them directly from the PowerToys Run launcher.
Windows users who rely on PowerToys Run for productivity and want a faster way to manage running processes without leaving their keyboard workflow.
Developers choose ProcessKiller for its tight integration with PowerToys Run, offering a streamlined and efficient process management experience directly from a familiar launcher interface, eliminating the need to switch to separate system tools.
PowerToys Run Plugin for killing processes
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Integrates directly into PowerToys Run, allowing instant access via the default Alt+Space shortcut for seamless workflow integration, as highlighted in the README's usage section.
Supports termination by process name, ID, or port number, with examples and screenshots in the README showing commands like 'kl : <ip:port>' for port-based kills.
Can kill all instances of a process at once, efficiently freeing system resources without multiple actions, demonstrated in the README with a screenshot for killing all instances.
Enables quick process termination without switching to mouse-driven interfaces like Task Manager, enhancing productivity for keyboard users who prefer PowerToys Run.
Only works on Windows with PowerToys Run installed, limiting its utility to a specific ecosystem and excluding users on other operating systems.
Manual installation requires extracting files to specific directories, and debugging involves PowerShell scripts and external tools like gsudo, adding overhead for developers as noted in the README.
Focuses solely on killing processes; lacks capabilities for viewing process details, CPU usage, or memory management that full task managers like Windows Task Manager offer.