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PM2 Process Manager

PM2 Process Manager

@asteinberger
developmentProcess ManagementNode.jsProduction Deployment

Production-grade process manager for Node.js applications with built-in load balancer, clustering, and auto-restart capabilities for zero-downtime deployments.

🚀 PM2 is a production-grade process manager for Node.js applications that keeps your apps running 24/7. It automatically restarts crashed processes, manages multiple instances across CPU cores, and includes a built-in load balancer. Simply install globally and start managing your applications with intuitive commands.

💡 Perfect for running Next.js, Express, and other Node.js apps in production. Monitor real-time logs, control process lifecycle (start/stop/restart), and set up automatic restarts on memory limits or schedules. Configure everything via simple commands or an ecosystem file for complex setups.

✨ Features zero-downtime reloads, auto-start on system boot, and real-time monitoring dashboard. Ideal for developers who need reliability without complex DevOps infrastructure.

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Node.js

Node.js runtime environment

npm

Node Package Manager for installing PM2