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Server Cook| App

Stop fighting "Port 3000 is already in use."

Server Cook is a professional-grade process manager and dev server dashboard for VS Code. Instantly identify, manage, and terminate zombie processes with one click.

Stop fighting "Port 3000 is already in use."
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Tech Stack

TypeScriptVS Code Extension APINode.jsElectronlsof/netstatDocker

Why Choose This?

Engineered for Excellence.

Real-time Port Scanner

Uses native `lsof` and `netstat` to resolve process names like Node.js, Python, and Go. Monitor every active listener on your machine.

Zombie Process Killer

Automatically flags orphaned servers running in deleted directories. One-click force terminate for unresponsive or hidden servers.

Ecosystem Support

Native detection for Vite, React, Next.js, and Flask. Optimized for Turborepo, Nx, and Lerna monorepo workspaces.

Platform Features

High-Performance Features

Platform features
  • Real-time Port Scanner & Listener
  • Ultimate Zombie Process Killer
  • Integrated Ecosystem Support
  • Pro-Workflow Features

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Join the developers who have stopped fighting their dev environment. It's free and open source.

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Strictly local. No data leaves your machine.

Stop fighting "Port 3000 is already in use." Server Cook is a professional-grade process manager and dev server dashboard for VS Code. Instantly identify, manage, and terminate zombie processes with one click.

⚡ Why Server Cook?

Development environments are messy. Between Next.js, Docker, and Vite, ports often stay open in the background, leading to the dreaded EADDRINUSE error. Server Cook provides a Mission Control interface to keep your localhost environment clean.

🔍 Real-time Port Scanner & Listener

  • Process Identification: Uses native lsof and netstat to resolve process names like Node.js, Python, and Go.
  • Visual Dashboard: A high-end Control Panel to monitor every active listener on your machine.

Get a bird's-eye view of all your servers in a beautiful grid layout. See status, ports, and URLs at a glance with one-click controls.

  • Smart Port Conflict Controller: Highlights port collisions instantly, preventing workflow breaks.

👻 The Ultimate Zombie Process Killer

  • Ghost Detector: Automatically flags orphaned servers running in deleted directories.
  • Force Terminate: One-click kill process functionality for unresponsive or hidden servers.
  • Nuke Cache: Built-in support to clear .turbo, .next, and node_modules build caches for Turborepo and Nx.

🛠️ Integrated Ecosystem Support

Server Cook is optimized for modern Fullstack and Monorepo architectures:

  • Frameworks: Native detection for Vite, React, Next.js, and Flask.
  • Monorepo Tools: Specialized logic for Turborepo, Nx, and Lerna workspaces.
  • Containers: Monitor ports exposed by Docker containers.

🎮 Pro-Workflow Features

  • Hyperlink Access: Click any port to open it in your browser or jump to the source directory.
  • Low Latency: Lightweight background polling ensures your IDE remains fast.
  • Dark Mode Native: Perfectly matches your VS Code theme with a modern Glassmorphic design.

📖 Installation & Usage

  1. Install from the VS Code Marketplace or Open VSX.
  2. Open the 🍳 Server Cook icon in the Activity Bar.
  3. Hit Detect to find active servers.
  4. Use Kill to resolve any "address already in use" conflicts.

© 2026 Bernhard Rieder. MIT License.