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Modern Apache Tomcat Management Tool

A lightweight desktop application for managing Apache Tomcat installations with real-time log monitoring and advanced search capabilities. Built with Electron for cross-platform compatibility.
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Key Features

Tomcat Management

Start and stop Tomcat with a single click. Support for both Homebrew and manual installations

Real-time Log Monitoring

Live tail of Tomcat catalina logs with color-coded log levels for easy debugging

Advanced Search

Find and highlight text in logs with navigation controls and keyboard shortcuts

Log Exports

Export logs to text files with timestamps and clear log files directly from the interface

Port Configuration

Configure custom Tomcat ports and automatically update server configuration

Modern Dark Theme

Optimized dark interface with system tray support and global keyboard shortcuts

Quick Start Guide

1

Install & Launch

Download the appropriate package for your platform (macOS .dmg, Windows .exe, Linux .AppImage) and launch TomKit.

2

Configure Server

Select your Tomcat installation type (Homebrew or Manual) and set the installation path if needed.

3

Start Managing

Use the simple controls to start/stop Tomcat, monitor logs in real-time, and configure ports as needed.

Keyboard Shortcuts

Cmd/Ctrl + R
Start Tomcat
Cmd/Ctrl + S
Stop Tomcat
Cmd/Ctrl + L
Toggle Log Window
Cmd/Ctrl + Shift + T
Show/Hide Main Window
Enter
Next search result
Shift + Enter
Previous search result
Escape
Clear search

Technical Details

Built With

Electron framework with Node.js backend and modern HTML/CSS/JavaScript frontend for cross-platform compatibility.

System Requirements

macOS 10.15+, Windows 10+, or modern Linux distributions with AppImage support. Node.js v16+ for development.

Prerequisites

Apache Tomcat installed via Homebrew or manual installation with accessible bin/startup.sh and bin/shutdown.sh scripts.

Why TomKit?

"I was getting tired of VS Code & IntelliJ's inconsistent Tomcat integration constantly failing and having to recreate configurations after updates. TomKit was born from the need for a reliable, simple tool that just works - while also being a great opportunity to learn Electron development."

Made with ❤️ for Java developers who just want Tomcat to work

Download & Development

Latest Release

v0.0.9

Cross-platform builds available

  • macOS (.dmg)
  • Windows (.exe)
  • Linux (.AppImage)

Open Source

ISC Licensed & Community Driven

  • Full source code available
  • Contributions welcome
  • Build from source

Development

Build & Contribute

  • Clone & install deps
  • Cross-platform builds
  • Issue tracking