get-port

Get an available port for your application.

EstablishedOpen SourceLow lock-in

Pricing

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Flat rate

Adoption

Stable

License

Open Source

Data freshness

Overview

What is get-port?

get-port is a simple utility that finds and returns an available port on the system. It's useful in development environments where you need to quickly find a free port without manually checking each one.

Key differentiator

get-port stands out as a lightweight, easy-to-use utility for finding available ports in development and testing environments.

Capability profile

Strength Radar

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Honest assessment

Strengths & Weaknesses

↑ Strengths

Finds an available port quickly and reliably.

Supports both JavaScript and TypeScript.

Simple API for easy integration.

Fit analysis

Who is it for?

✓ Best for

Developers who need to quickly find an available port for their applications or tests.

Automated testing environments where ports need to be dynamically assigned.

✕ Not a fit for

Scenarios requiring complex network configurations beyond simple port assignment.

Environments with strict security policies that restrict the use of dynamic port assignments.

Cost structure

Pricing

Free Tier

None

Starts at

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Model

Flat rate

Enterprise

None

Performance benchmarks

How Fast Is It?

Next step

Get Started with get-port

Step-by-step setup guide with code examples and common gotchas.

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