Powerful features for a
seamless local workflow
Stop fighting with ports and messy localhost URLs. PortPilot automates your development environment so you can start coding immediately.
npm install -g @volchoklv/portpilotEverything you need to ship faster
Designed for modern engineering teams who value speed, consistency, and a clean development experience.
Auto Port Discovery
Never encounter EADDRINUSE again. We automatically find open ports and assign them to your services instantly.
Custom .test Domains
Say goodbye to localhost:3000. Use clean, memorable URLs like api.project.test locally.
Process Management
View resource usage and kill zombie processes instantly from a simple, unified dashboard in your terminal.
Zero Config Routing
Just run your script. We handle the traffic routing, SSL termination, and load balancing automatically.
Local SSL by Default
Test secure features like HttpOnly cookies and Service Workers without the hassle of self-signed certificates. We generate and trust local certs automatically.
Streamlined Logs
All your dev server logs in one place. View, follow, and debug with portpilot logs. No more hunting through terminal tabs.
Built for the terminal power user.
PortPilot integrates seamlessly with your existing CLI workflow. No heavy GUI apps to install. Just a simple, powerful CLI that stays out of your way.
- Auto-detects Next.js, Vite, Remix, Astro & more
- Lightweight background daemon mode
- Cross-platform (macOS, Linux, Windows)
✓ Added my-store
Port: 3001
URL: https://my-store.test
✓ my-store is running!
URL: https://my-store.test
Ready to fly?
Join thousands of developers who have reclaimed their localhost. Open source and free for individuals.