fuser -k 3000/tcp

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fuser -k 3000/tcp

Kill the process listening on port 3000

Terminates whatever process holds the TCP port 3000, the classic fix for address already in use errors. The -k flag sends SIGKILL after locating the owner. Check with fuser 3000/tcp first, since the kill is immediate and unconfirmed.
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