Server Cook Detect: When Rogue Processes Stop Hiding
I updated Server Cook today. The mission has always been simple: Stop guessing what is running on localhost. But until now, there was a tiny flaw in the plan. Server Cook was really good at checking the usual spots. Port 3000? Checked. 8080? Checked. 5173 for Vite? Obviously.
But what about that Python script solely running on port 8888? Or that random microservice you spun up on 4004 three weeks ago and forgot about?
They were flying under the radar.
That ends today.
Introducing "Detect"
I added a new feature called "Detect".
It’s not just a polite knock on port 3000. It is a full-spectrum sweep.
The new detection engine scans all available ports to make sure not even one running local server can be missed.
>If it has a PID and it's listening on a TCP port, Server Cook will find it.
DetectPort ScanFull Visibility
What Changed //
The new detection engine scans all available ports - not just 3000, 8080, 5173. Rogue processes
stop hiding. One click. Full visibility.
Why Server Cook Detect Matters
You might think, "I know what I'm running." Do you?
I've been there. I try to start a dev server. It fails because the port is in use. I kill the process. It's still in use. I run
lsof -i :3000. I kill -9.It’s specialized labor for a problem that should be visual.
With the new update:
- Hit Detect.
- See everything.
- Kill what you don't need.
It transforms "port conflict debugging" from a 5-minute terminal distraction into a 2-second click.
Performance and Availability
I've optimized the scanning performance so it doesn't chew up your CPU while it hunts for rogue servers. It’s fast, it’s thorough, and it’s live in the marketplace right now.
How to Get It
If you already have Server Cook installed, VS Code (or Cursor/Antigravity) should auto-update it.
If not:
- Open your Extensions view.
- Search "Server Cook".
- Hit Update (or Install if you're late to the party).
Stop letting rogue processes live rent-free on your RAM.
Mission Accomplished //
Server Cook Detect is live. Full port scan. No more guessing. No more rogue processes living
rent-free on your RAM.