zt-process-killer
A Java library for reliably stopping processes with cross-platform graceful and forceful termination.
What is zt-process-killer?
ZT Process Killer is a Java library that provides a reliable and cross-platform solution for stopping running processes. It solves the ambiguity of Java's native `Process.destroy()` method by offering consistent graceful and forceful termination across Windows and UNIX systems. The library abstracts both Java-started processes and system processes via PID, ensuring robust process management.
Java developers who need to manage external processes in applications, particularly those requiring cross-platform compatibility, such as build tools, CI/CD pipelines, or server applications.
Developers choose ZT Process Killer for its stable, well-tested API that simplifies process termination, eliminates platform-specific quirks, and provides features like timeout support and idempotent operations, reducing common errors in process management.
Overview
ZeroTurnaround Process Killer
Use Cases
Best For
- Stopping processes gracefully in cross-platform Java applications
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