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name: kill description: Terminate OS processes or Docker containers by PID, name, or container ID allowed-tools:

• Bash(kill *)
• Bash(pkill *)
• Bash(docker stop *)
• Bash(docker kill *)
• Bash(lsof *)
• Bash(ps *)

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Kill Skill

Terminate processes or Docker containers that are blocking ports, consuming resources, or otherwise interfering with development. Like a strike to a vital pressure point, this skill removes obstacles with clinical efficiency.

Capabilities

OS Process Management

• Kill by PID: Terminate processes by PID: kill <pid> or kill -9 <pid> for force kill.
• Kill by Name: Terminate processes by name: pkill <name> or pkill -9 <name> for force kill.
• Find Port Owners: Find processes using a specific port: lsof -i :<port>.
• List Processes: List running processes: ps aux or ps aux | grep <pattern>.

Docker Container Management

• Stop Containers: Stop containers gracefully: docker stop <container>.
• Kill Containers: Force kill containers: docker kill <container>.
• List Containers: List running containers with docker ps to identify targets.

Usage Examples

Kill a process by PID:

/kill 12345

Kill processes by name (Area Sweep):

/kill node

Free up a blocked port (Free the Chi):

/kill port 3000

Stop a Docker container:

/kill container my-app

Safety Notes

• Always attempt graceful termination before force kill.
• Verify the target process/container before termination.
• Be cautious with system processes. A true master knows which targets to avoid.