A clearer local picture

See what is happening on your Mac. Without guessing.

Port Manager shows what is running in the background, what may be slowing you down, and what you can do safely — even if you do not use the Terminal.

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Runs locally · Keeps data private · Built for macOS

Port Manager Projects workspace with a selected process inspector

When your Mac stops making sense.

An app will not start

See what is already using the space it needs.

Your Mac feels slow

Understand what is asking for attention.

An AI suggests a command

See the context before you approve an action.

01

See the story

Projects, apps, and background activity are shown together so you can understand the situation before you act.

See the story in the Port Manager desktop app

02

Find the pressure

CPU, memory, energy, and storage become a clear picture instead of a collection of numbers.

Find the pressure in the Port Manager desktop app

03

Clear room carefully

Review developer clutter and move selected safe items to the Mac Trash after confirmation.

Clear room carefully in the Port Manager desktop app

Safety by design

Understand first. Act deliberately.

MCP

For people who want a little more control.

Port Manager also includes an MCP server for agent workflows. It remains optional, and the same safety layer applies.

{
  "mcp_servers": {
    "ports-mcp": {
      "command": "node",
      "args": ["/path/to/ports/src/mcp-server.js"]
    }
  }
}

Port Manager

Local development got faster. Clarity did not.

Port Manager helps you understand your Mac before you start trying commands at random.

Local-first by design.

The desktop app serves its interface only on a private loopback address. Your process information does not go to this website.

macOS · v1.2.0

Get a clearer local picture.

Choose the build for your Mac. On first launch, macOS may ask you to right-click and choose Open because releases are not yet notarized.

Questions, answered.

Does this work only on macOS?

Yes. Port Manager uses macOS system tools and ships as a Mac desktop app.

Does it expose my computer to the network?

No. The local interface binds to 127.0.0.1 by default.

Can it restart a process?

No. Restart-by-command remains intentionally disabled until a safe allowlist exists.

Port Manager 1.2.0

Choose your Mac

Port Manager downloads are specific to your Mac type.

Apple SiliconM1, M2, M3, M4, and newerIntel MacIntel-based Mac computers

First launch may require right-click → Open.

All releases