Pm2: Detailed Overview & Metrics

v6.0.5(17 days ago)

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PM2 is a production process manager for Node.js applications that helps manage and keep applications online. It provides features like process monitoring, clustering, hot reloading, and zero-downtime reloads, making it ideal for deploying and managing Node.js applications in production environments. PM2 also offers a built-in load balancer and supports log management, allowing for easy monitoring and troubleshooting of applications.

Compared to other process managers like Forever or Nodemon, PM2 stands out for its robust feature set and reliability in handling Node.js processes. It is actively maintained with regular updates and improvements, making it a popular choice among developers for managing Node.js applications.

Alternatives:
forever+
nodemon+
strong-pm+
supervisor+
node-windows+
node-linux+
node-mac+
strongloop+
pm2-meteor+
cluster-service+

Tags: node.jsprocess-managerproductionmonitoringclustering