Forever: Detailed Overview & Metrics

v4.0.3(about 2 years ago)

Forever is a simple command-line tool that ensures that a given script runs continuously. It is commonly used to keep Node.js applications running indefinitely by automatically restarting them in case of crashes or unexpected shutdowns. Forever provides features like logging, monitoring, and process management, making it easy to manage long-running processes.

Compared to other process management tools like PM2, Forever is lightweight and straightforward, focusing on the core functionality of keeping scripts running persistently. It is actively maintained and widely used in the Node.js community for its reliability and ease of use.

Tags: node.jsprocess-managementmonitoringscript