I built a free ngrok alternative — IT.CYOU
Developers often need to expose their localhost to the internet — whether it's for webhook testing, sharing demos, or remote debugging.
Most tools are either paid, slow, or require accounts.
So I built IT.CYOU — a free, instant tunneling service for developers.
What is IT.CYOU?
IT.CYOU lets you expose any local port to the internet with a single command.
No signup. No config. No friction.
itcyou 3000
You instantly get a public URL pointing to your local app.
Why I built this
While working on integrations and developer tools, I constantly needed:
Webhook testing
Sharing local demos with clients
Remote debugging APIs
Temporary public endpoints
Existing tools worked — but came with limits, pricing, or unnecessary setup.
I wanted something:
Instant
Lightweight
Free
Built for developers
Features
Instant public URLs
Secure encrypted tunnels
Simple CLI interface
Perfect for webhooks (Stripe, GitHub, Slack, etc.)
Free to use
Zero configuration
Use Cases
Webhook Testing
Test integrations without deploying your app.
Share Local Projects
Send a live demo link to clients or teammates.
Remote Debugging
Expose APIs to external services for troubleshooting.
Rapid Prototyping
Quickly validate ideas with real-world access.
Example Workflow
Run your app locally
Start tunnel:
itcyou 8080
Share the generated public URL
How is it different?
Feature IT.CYOU Typical Tunnel Tools
Free Yes Limited
No signup Yes No
Instant setup Yes No
Lightweight CLI Yes Sometimes
Developer-first Yes Sometimes
Try it out
Feedback, issues, and ideas are welcome.
Built for developers
IT.CYOU is part of my mission to build free tools that make developers’ lives easier.
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