I built a free ngrok alternative — IT.CYOU

Anant Pandey — Sun, 01 Mar 2026 10:18:12 +0000

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

https://it.cyou

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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I built a free ngrok alternative — IT.CYOU