Enterprise Process Manager for Linux
Built for Kali Linux · Works on any Linux distro
KillSwitch PRO is a sleek, dark-themed desktop process manager that gives you full control over every running process on your Linux system. Monitor CPU and memory in real time, send signals, force-kill rogue processes, and export reports — all from a polished GUI.
- Real-time process table — sortable by CPU, memory, PID, user, status, and more
- Live system stats — CPU, RAM, Swap, Disk I/O, and Network with sparkline graphs
- Signal control — SIGTERM, SIGKILL, SIGSTOP, SIGCONT and any custom signal
- Protected process detection — warns before killing critical system processes
- Process detail panel — executable path, open files, network connections, and more
- Kill log — timestamped record of every action taken
- Search & filter — filter by name, PID, user, or status in real time
- CSV export — dump the full process list to a spreadsheet
- Panel / Tray mode — close the window and it shrinks to a floating ⚡ button instead of quitting
- Keyboard shortcuts — power-user friendly
git clone https://github.com/YOUR_USERNAME/killswitch-pro.git
cd killswitch-pro
python3 killswitch_pro.pyOn first run, a popup will ask if you want to add KillSwitch PRO to your application menu. Click Yes and it installs itself automatically — no separate installer needed.
Or install silently from the terminal:
python3 killswitch_pro.py --installThe self-installer will:
- Check and install
psutilif missing - Copy the app to
~/.local/share/killswitch-pro/ - Add KillSwitch PRO to your application menu with an icon
- Create a
killswitch-proterminal command
After that, just search KillSwitch PRO in your app menu and click the icon — no terminal needed ever again.
python3 killswitch_pro.pyOr after installing:
killswitch-pro| Requirement | Version |
|---|---|
| Python | 3.8+ |
| tkinter | (usually bundled with Python) |
| psutil | 5.0+ |
Install psutil manually if needed:
pip3 install psutil --break-system-packages| Shortcut | Action |
|---|---|
Del |
SIGTERM — graceful kill |
Ctrl + K |
SIGKILL — force kill |
Ctrl + R / F5 |
Refresh now |
Ctrl + F |
Focus search bar |
Ctrl + W |
Minimize to panel |
Escape |
Deselect all |
KillSwitch PRO stays in your panel — it doesn't just close.
- Press X or
Ctrl+W→ window hides, a small ⚡ KillSwitch PRO floating button appears (bottom-right) - Left-click the button → restores the full window
- Right-click the button → Open / Quit menu
- Drag the button to reposition it anywhere on screen
To keep it in your taskbar or dock permanently, right-click the app icon in your application menu and select "Add to Panel" or "Pin to Taskbar" (depends on your desktop environment).
KillSwitch PRO recognizes critical system processes and will warn you before sending a signal to them:
systemd, init, kthreadd, sshd, NetworkManager, Xorg, gdm3, and more.
⚠️ Killing protected processes can crash your system. Always read the warning dialog.
killswitch-pro/
├── killswitch_pro.py # Main application (self-installer built in)
└── README.md
Komo Moko
Built with Python · tkinter · psutil
This project is licensed under the MIT License — free to use, modify, and distribute.
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KillSwitch PRO — because Task Manager was never enough.