get-port is a Node.js package designed to find an available port on your system. It starts with a preferred port or a range of ports. If the preferred port is in use, it automatically searches for the next available, unused port. Ideal for testing environments and scenarios where dynamic port allocation is necessary, get-port helps avoid conflicts and ensures smooth application deployment.
The get-port npm package has seen sporadic releases since its initial release in April 2014. Releases have occurred roughly once or twice a year, with occasional periods of higher frequency, notably in 2017 and 2019. The most recent version was released in March 2024. There have been no releases since then.
get-port npm package downloads show a clear upward trend. From February 2024 to July 2025, downloads steadily increased, peaking in June 2025 at over 55 million. August 2025 downloads are incomplete and significantly lower, but the overall picture indicates growing popularity of the package.
