How to run node.js with timeout?

Question

Is possible to run node.js with timeout? In my script I am connecting to external services which sometimes don't respond. Then my script hangs and the node.js process hangs.

I would like to force exit process after 5 minutes no matter if there is an error, if the process hangs or if everything is being done correctly.

It is independent of the services I use. I just want to kill the script after 5 minutes in any situation.

xMayank · Accepted Answer · 2020-07-27 09:17:23Z

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You want to set the server.timeout property (default 0 no timeout)

Example.

var server = app.listen(<port>, function() {
  debug('Express server listening on port ' + <port>);
});
server.timeout = 300000; //5 minutes

answered Jul 27, 2020 at 9:17

xMayank

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penono Over a year ago

Thanks but I'm not using node.js as a server.

xMayank Over a year ago

can you post snippet?

IvanPenga · Accepted Answer · 2020-07-27 12:03:02Z

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You can use process.exit function with exit code.

setTimeout(() => {
    process.exit(0);
}, 1000 * 60 * 5)

answered Jul 27, 2020 at 12:03

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Marc Over a year ago

Should not have to be said, I do anyway ;) this exits the node process. regardless whats running inside. Without taking into account of performed tasks

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