To stop all Node.js servers, use commands like pkill node or killall node. This ensures no leftover processes affect your dev environment.
Problem
When developing with Node.js you might accidentally start multiple server instances or forget to stop running ones and get port conflicts or memory issues.
Solution
Here are multiple ways to find and stop all running Node.js processes based on your OS:
1. Stop Node.js Servers Using CLI (Linux/macOS)
List all Node.js processes:
ps aux | grep node
Kill a specific process using its PID:
kill -9 <PID>
Kill all Node.js processes at once:
pkill node
2. Stop Node.js on Windows (CMD or PowerShell)
List all node processes:
cmdtasklist | findstr node
Kill all node processes:
cmdtaskkill /F /IM node.exe
3. Using lsof to Kill Process Running on a Specific Port (Linux/macOS)
lsof -i :3000
Then kill using:
kill -9 <PID>
Also Read: Node.js Development Services for Scalable Web Solutions
4. If Using nodemon or pm2
For nodemon, use:
CTRL + C
For pm2, list and stop processes:
pm2 listpm2 stop all
pm2 delete all
Conclusion
Make sure to stop unused Node.js instances to free up ports and system resources. Use native commands or process managers like pm2 for more control.
