chisel-tunnel ☆
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Description:
Fast TCP/UDP tunnel over HTTP
Type: Formula  |  Latest Version: 1.11.3@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Networking
Tags: tunnel proxy networking websocket http
Install: brew install chisel-tunnel
About:
Chisel is a lightweight, fast TCP/UDP tunnel over HTTP, designed for securely exposing internal services. It features robust authentication and leverages the speed of WebSockets for low-latency data transfer. The tool is ideal for bypassing firewalls or creating secure tunnels in restricted network environments.
Key Features:
  • Authenticated tunneling
  • High performance via WebSockets
  • Cross-platform binaries
  • Encrypted traffic
  • Reverse proxying
Use Cases:
  • Exposing local development servers to the internet
  • Bypassing restrictive firewalls to access internal services
  • Securely connecting distributed infrastructure components
Alternatives:
  • ngrok – ngrok is a hosted SaaS solution, whereas Chisel is open-source and self-hosted.
  • ssh -R – SSH is a general-purpose tool, while Chisel is specifically optimized for tunneling performance.
License: MIT
Bottles available for: arm64_tahoe, arm64_sequoia, arm64_sonoma, sonoma, arm64_linux, x86_64_linux
Version History
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Oct 10, 2025 3:06am 0 VERSION_BUMP f3fbd0b6
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Dec 10, 2023 10:24pm 0 VERSION_BUMP bd6786f4
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