Kill Switch - VS Code Extension

Kill Switch is a VS Code extension that allows users to quickly kill processes running on a specified port using the search bar.

Features

• Kill Process by Port: Enter a port number in the search bar to terminate processes running on it.
• Cross-Platform Support: Works on Windows (PowerShell) and macOS/Linux (lsof & kill commands).
• Lightweight & Fast: No additional dependencies required.

Video Tutorial

How to Use

1. Open the VS Code search bar (Ctrl + P or Cmd + P on Mac).
2. Type > to enter command mode.
3. Search for Kill Switch: Kill Process in Port.
4. Enter the port number (e.g., 3000).
5. If a process is running on the specified port, it will be terminated.

Requirements

• Windows: Requires PowerShell for process termination.
• macOS/Linux: Requires lsof and kill.

Extension Settings

This extension does not require any additional settings.

Known Issues

• Ensure that PowerShell is installed and accessible on Windows.
• For macOS/Linux, lsof must be installed.

Release Notes

1.0.0

• Initial release with search bar integration for killing processes by port.

Future Updates

• Adding sidebar integration if needed.
• Displaying process details before termination.

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For more details, visit the VS Code API documentation.

Enjoy using Kill Switch! 🚀