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portcheck MCP server

roystondwork-dev/portcheck

See which process holds a port, find free ports, and stop a dev server safely.

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Install portcheck in Claude Code

Claude Code
claude mcp add portcheck -- npx -y portcheck-cli
mcp.json (Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, Windsurf)
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "portcheck": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "portcheck-cli"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently asked questions

What does the portcheck MCP server do?

See which process holds a port, find free ports, and stop a dev server safely.

Is the portcheck MCP server free?

Yes, most likely. Open source and no paid account or API key is mentioned in the listing. Check the provider for current pricing.

Does portcheck run locally or remotely?

Local. Runs on your machine (stdio). You install it with npx, uvx, Docker or from source.

How do I add portcheck to Claude Code?

Run: claude mcp add portcheck -- npx -y portcheck-cli

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