Datasette-ports, a utility tool for monitoring multiple Datasette instances running on a local machine, has been updated to version 0.3. The release introduces two new features: displaying the working directory associated with each process ID and showing the complete file path for each database file being used.
The tool helps developers and data professionals keep track of various Datasette instances operating simultaneously on their laptop by providing visibility into which ports each instance is using and what data they're accessing. The enhanced output format now includes additional context that makes it easier to identify and manage individual instances.
This incremental update improves the practical usability of the tool by adding diagnostic information that developers need when running multiple instances in parallel. By showing working directories and full database paths, users can more quickly locate and manage their Datasette deployments without having to cross-reference process information manually.
Key Takeaways
- Datasette-ports, a utility tool for monitoring multiple Datasette instances running on a local machine, has been updated to version 0.
- The release introduces two new features: displaying the working directory associated with each process ID and showing the complete file path for each database file being used.
- The tool helps developers and data professionals keep track of various Datasette instances operating simultaneously on their laptop by providing visibility into which ports each instance is using and what data they're accessing.
- The enhanced output format now includes additional context that makes it easier to identify and manage individual instances.
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