tunnel ☆
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Description:
Expose local servers to the internet securely
Type: Formula  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  @labstack  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Networking
Tags: tunnel ngrok localtunnel port-forwarding webhook development
Install: brew install tunnel
About:
Tunnel creates secure reverse tunnels from your local machine to the internet, allowing you to expose local web servers without complex firewall or router configuration. It provides a simple command-line interface to make your local development environment publicly accessible for testing and sharing. The service handles all the networking complexity, providing a public URL that forwards traffic to your local server.
Key Features:
  • Instant public URLs for local servers
  • Automatic HTTPS with SSL certificates
  • No firewall or port forwarding required
  • Simple CLI interface
  • Secure encrypted connections
Use Cases:
  • Testing webhooks during development
  • Sharing local demos with clients or teammates
  • Mobile app development and API testing
  • Receiving payments from payment processors
Alternatives:
  • ngrok – ngrok is more mature with additional features but requires account registration and has usage limits on the free tier
  • localtunnel – localtunnel is open-source and free but lacks some advanced security features and reliability
  • cloudflared – cloudflared integrates with Cloudflare's CDN but requires a Cloudflare account and domain
Version History
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Sep 12, 2024 6:24pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 8c85a13a
Apr 20, 2024 9:32am 0 VERSION_BUMP 5ab54243
Feb 22, 2023 10:15am 0 VERSION_BUMP 5fb04ba2
Feb 14, 2023 1:10pm 0 VERSION_BUMP bf3fa0fc
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