findFreePort (node/ports.ts)

Utility to find an available TCP port within a range, with timeout and stride options, for use in network services.

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import * as net from 'net';

/**
 * Given a start point and a max number of retries, will find a port that
 * is openable. Will return 0 in case no free port can be found.
 */
export function findFreePort

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