Monitor Config

Configuration for managing process monitoring, window management, and logging settings.

Options

apps

• Type: Array<AppConfig>
• Default: []

A list of apps to launch and monitor. Each app can be configured with PM2 settings, window management options, and logging preferences.

For detailed app configuration options, see App Config.

deleteExistingBeforeConnect

• Type: boolean
• Default: false

When enabled, deletes existing PM2 processes before connecting. Useful for volatile apps or when node processes might quit unexpectedly, ensuring a clean slate on startup.

windowsApi

• Type: WindowsApiConfig
• Default: {}

Advanced configuration for the Windows API, used for managing foreground/minimized/hidden windows.

plugins

• Type: Array<MonitorPlugin>
• Default: []

A list of monitor plugins for extending functionality.

shutdownOnExit

• Type: boolean
• Default: true

When enabled, listens for exit events to handle graceful shutdown.

App Config

Each app in the apps array can have the following configuration:

pm2

• Type: pm2.StartOptions

PM2 configuration for the app. See PM2 documentation for available options.

windows

• Type: WindowConfig
• Default: {}

Settings for window management:

• foreground: Move to foreground after launch
• minimize: Minimize windows after launch
• hide: Hide windows after launch

logging

• Type: AppLogConfig
• Default: {}

Settings for log management:

• logToLaunchpadDir: Route logs to launchpad's directory
• mode: Log capture method ('bus' or 'file')
• showStdout: Include stdout output
• showStderr: Include stderr output