7777
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Description:
Remote AWS database on local port 7777
Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: 1.2.0@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Databases
Tags: aws database tunnel rds developer-tools networking
Install: brew install --cask 7777
About:
7777 is a developer tool that securely tunnels your remote AWS databases directly to a local port. It simplifies the process of connecting to cloud resources by handling authentication and network configuration automatically. This allows developers to interact with production or staging databases using their standard local tools.
Key Features:
  • Secure AWS RDS connection tunneling
  • Automatic authentication and credential management
  • Simple local port forwarding (localhost:7777)
  • Support for multiple database engines (PostgreSQL, MySQL, etc.)
Use Cases:
  • Developing applications against a remote AWS database without exposing it to the public internet
  • Running database analysis and migration tools on cloud-hosted data
  • Debugging production database issues from a local development environment
Alternatives:
  • awscli – More manual setup required but offers greater flexibility and scripting capabilities
  • ssh -N -L – Requires a bastion host or SSH access, whereas 7777 connects directly to RDS endpoints
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Jan 29, 2026 3:41pm 1.2.0 0 VERSION_BUMP 5e3c3065
Jul 9, 2024 10:13am 1.1.14 0 VERSION_BUMP 956c1380