Pairkiller

A Powerful App Monitoring and Control System

Key Features • Installation • How To Use • Configuration • Download

Key Features

• Dynamic App Monitoring - Monitor multiple applications and respond to their states
• Flexible Group Configuration - Create groups with different monitoring conditions
• Smart Actions - Multiple action types for controlled apps:
  • Start when triggered
  • Stop when triggered
  • Sync with trigger (run alongside)
  • Opposite of trigger (run inversely)
• Reverse Logic - Invert any group's behavior with a single click
• System Tray Integration - Runs quietly in your system tray
• Auto-Updates - Always stay up to date with the latest features
• Cross Platform - Windows support, with macOS and Linux coming soon

Installation

Download the latest version from the releases page and run the installer.

How to Use

1. Create a Group

   • Click "Add New Group"
   • Give your group a name
   • Choose monitoring condition (All or Any)
   • Optionally enable reverse logic

2. Add Monitored Apps

   • Click "Add App" in the Monitored Apps section
   • Browse to select your application
   • Repeat for all apps you want to monitor

3. Add Controlled Apps

   • Click "Add App" in the Controlled Apps section
   • Browse to select your application
   • Choose the desired action:
     • Start when triggered
     • Stop when triggered
     • Sync with trigger
     • Opposite of trigger

4. Save and Run

   • Click "Save & Close"
   • The app will run in your system tray
   • Right-click the tray icon for options

Configuration

Group Settings

• Name: Identify your group
• Condition: Choose between:
  • All apps must be running
  • Any app must be running
• Reverse Logic: Invert the condition

App Actions

• Start when triggered: Launches the app when condition is met
• Stop when triggered: Closes the app when condition is met
• Sync with trigger: Runs alongside monitored apps
• Opposite of trigger: Runs inverse to monitored apps

Development

# Clone this repository
git clone https://github.com/hybes/pairkiller

# Install dependencies
npm install

# Run the app
npm start

# Build the app
npm run build

License

MIT

Credits

Created by Ben Hybert