sauce-connect
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Description:
Proxy server to securely connect to the Sauce Labs automated testing platform
Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: 5.4.1@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  @saucelabs  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: testing proxy tunnel sauce-labs automation
Install: brew install --cask sauce-connect
About:
Sauce Connect is a secure proxy server that establishes a tunnel between local machines and the Sauce Labs cloud. It enables testing of local, staging, or internal web applications by securely routing traffic to Sauce Labs' virtual machines. This tool is essential for maintaining security while leveraging cloud-based automated testing infrastructure.
Key Features:
  • Secure tunneling between local environments and Sauce Labs cloud
  • Support for both HTTP and HTTPS protocols
  • Configurable via command-line options for advanced scenarios
  • Compatibility with various network configurations and firewalls
Use Cases:
  • Testing local web applications on Sauce Labs browsers
  • Running automated tests against staging environments
  • CI/CD pipeline integration for automated browser testing
Alternatives:
  • ngrok – General-purpose tunneling, not specialized for Sauce Labs
  • BrowserStack Local – Similar tunneling for BrowserStack platform
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Jan 7, 2026 1:46pm 5.4.1 0 VERSION_BUMP ca3bc7c1
Aug 8, 2024 10:28pm 5.1.2 0 VERSION_BUMP fcbc4c03
Jul 26, 2024 11:10pm 5.1.1 0 VERSION_BUMP 7393130e