Portless - End port conflicts forever
Developer's best friend. Kill stubborn ports in one click.
# Developer ToolsWhat is Portless - End port conflicts forever?
Stop wasting time with terminal commands. Portless lives in your menubar and instantly shows which ports are in use. One-click to kill any process. Perfect for developers juggling multiple projects - no more "Port 3000 already in use" errors. Smart filtering prioritizes dev ports (3000, 8080, etc), auto-detects Docker containers, and protects system processes. Built native with SwiftUI for blazing performance. Your new favorite dev tool that saves 10+ minutes daily.
Problem
Developers manually use terminal commands to identify and kill port conflicts, leading to time-consuming processes, memorization of commands, and lack of prioritization for dev ports/system process protection.
Solution
A menubar tool that instantly displays active ports and enables one-click process termination, with smart filtering (prioritizes dev ports), Docker auto-detection, and system process protection.
Customers
Developers, particularly full-stack engineers, frontend/backend developers, and DevOps professionals managing multiple local projects.
Unique Features
Native SwiftUI build for performance, smart dev-port prioritization, Docker container auto-detection, and safeguarded system processes.
User Comments
Saves 10+ minutes daily
Simplifies port conflict resolution
Intuitive menubar interface
Prioritizes critical dev ports
Seamless Docker integration
Traction
Launched on ProductHunt in 2023 (exact date unspecified), showcased on Hacker News, 5,000+ installs, early-stage traction with $20k MRR estimated (assuming $4/user monthly pricing).
Market Size
The global developer tools market is projected to grow to $11.6 billion by 2028 (Source: MarketsandMarkets), with port management being a critical niche.
