pm2
Manage Node.js applications with PM2 process manager. Use for deploying, monitoring, and auto-restarting Node apps in production. Covers starting apps, viewing logs, setting up auto-start on boot, and managing multiple processes.
Best use case
pm2 is best used when you need a repeatable AI agent workflow instead of a one-off prompt.
Manage Node.js applications with PM2 process manager. Use for deploying, monitoring, and auto-restarting Node apps in production. Covers starting apps, viewing logs, setting up auto-start on boot, and managing multiple processes.
Teams using pm2 should expect a more consistent output, faster repeated execution, less prompt rewriting.
When to use this skill
- You want a reusable workflow that can be run more than once with consistent structure.
When not to use this skill
- You only need a quick one-off answer and do not need a reusable workflow.
- You cannot install or maintain the underlying files, dependencies, or repository context.
Installation
Claude Code / Cursor / Codex
Manual Installation
- Download SKILL.md from GitHub
- Place it in
.claude/skills/pm2/SKILL.mdinside your project - Restart your AI agent — it will auto-discover the skill
How pm2 Compares
| Feature / Agent | pm2 | Standard Approach |
|---|---|---|
| Platform Support | Not specified | Limited / Varies |
| Context Awareness | High | Baseline |
| Installation Complexity | Unknown | N/A |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this skill do?
Manage Node.js applications with PM2 process manager. Use for deploying, monitoring, and auto-restarting Node apps in production. Covers starting apps, viewing logs, setting up auto-start on boot, and managing multiple processes.
Where can I find the source code?
You can find the source code on GitHub using the link provided at the top of the page.
SKILL.md Source
# PM2 Process Manager
Production process manager for Node.js with built-in load balancer.
## Install
```bash
npm install -g pm2
```
## Quick Start
```bash
# Start an app
pm2 start app.js
pm2 start npm --name "my-app" -- start
pm2 start "npm run start" --name my-app
# With specific port/env
pm2 start npm --name "my-app" -- start -- --port 3000
PORT=3000 pm2 start npm --name "my-app" -- start
```
## Common Commands
```bash
# List processes
pm2 list
pm2 ls
# Logs
pm2 logs # All logs
pm2 logs my-app # Specific app
pm2 logs --lines 100 # Last 100 lines
# Control
pm2 restart my-app
pm2 stop my-app
pm2 delete my-app
pm2 reload my-app # Zero-downtime reload
# Info
pm2 show my-app
pm2 monit # Real-time monitor
```
## Auto-Start on Boot
```bash
# Save current process list
pm2 save
# Generate startup script (run the output command with sudo)
pm2 startup
# Example output - run this:
# sudo env PATH=$PATH:/opt/homebrew/bin pm2 startup launchd -u username --hp /Users/username
```
## Next.js / Production Builds
```bash
# Build first
npm run build
# Start production server
pm2 start npm --name "my-app" -- start
# Or with ecosystem file
pm2 start ecosystem.config.js
```
## Ecosystem File (ecosystem.config.js)
```javascript
module.exports = {
apps: [{
name: 'my-app',
script: 'npm',
args: 'start',
cwd: '/path/to/app',
env: {
NODE_ENV: 'production',
PORT: 3000
}
}]
}
```
## Useful Flags
| Flag | Description |
|------|-------------|
| `--name` | Process name |
| `--watch` | Restart on file changes |
| `-i max` | Cluster mode (all CPUs) |
| `--max-memory-restart 200M` | Auto-restart on memory limit |
| `--cron "0 * * * *"` | Scheduled restart |
## Cleanup
```bash
pm2 delete all # Remove all processes
pm2 kill # Kill PM2 daemon
pm2 unstartup # Remove startup script
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