# Overmind Process manager for Procfile. Source: [Console review]() Website: [https://github.com/DarthSim/overmind]() Profile updated: 2026-10-16 Category: [Terminal utilities]() ## Supported tech stack Research checked: 2026-10-11 ### Runs on - BSD (Operating system) - Linux (Operating system) - macOS (Operating system) ### Integrates with - Rails (Framework) ### Written in - Go (Language) Source: [Research source]() Documented compatibility; coverage may be incomplete. Written in describes implementation, not user-project language support. Go process manager explicitly supports Linux, BSD and macOS; Rails installation is documented. ## Console’s review — 2023-08-03 Reviewed: 2023-08-03 Author: [David Mytton]() Citation: [This review]() ### What we like Makes it easy to run multiple processes as defined in your Procfile. Uses tmux behind the scenes so you can connect to any of the processes. Direct control of processes to restart specific ones without interrupting the others. Process output is properly captured so it doesn’t break colors. ### Tradeoffs Obviously assumes you’re using a Procfile, which is perhaps less common with container-driven development these days? This review reflects Console’s assessment at publication on 2023-08-03. Features and limitations may have changed since the review date. ## Is Overmind a fit? Based on [Console’s review published on 2023-08-03](). Summary updated: 2026-10-16 ### Who it’s for Developers using Procfile should consider Overmind ### Why consider it Overmind makes it easy to run multiple processes as defined in your Procfile ### Keep in mind It assumes the use of a Procfile, which may be less common in container-driven development [Selection criteria]() · [About Console]() · [Browse tools]()