Portpilot – a Macos Menu Bar App for Real-Time Port and Memory Monitoring
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A new macOS menu bar app, PortPilot, is available for real-time port and memory monitoring, sparking interest in its utility and potential applications.
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The app is particularly useful for developers who need to quickly identify which processes are using specific ports or consuming memory, without opening terminal windows or using multiple tools.