The latest articles on DEV Community by Elşad Ağazadə (@elad_aazad_2bb53f32d9c). https://dev.to/elad_aazad_2bb53f32d9c https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=90,height=90,fit=cover,gravity=auto,format=auto/https:%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Fuser%2Fprofile_image%2F2681742%2F3fc3ec84-ea63-43d3-a98f-839f174b993a.png https://dev.to/elad_aazad_2bb53f32d9c en Elşad Ağazadə Thu, 09 Jan 2025 16:29:38 +0000 https://dev.to/elad_aazad_2bb53f32d9c/introducing-tunnelforge-an-open-source-self-hosted-tunneling-solution-for-http-websocket-and-35g9 https://dev.to/elad_aazad_2bb53f32d9c/introducing-tunnelforge-an-open-source-self-hosted-tunneling-solution-for-http-websocket-and-35g9 <h2> Introducing TunnelForge: Your Open-Source Gateway to Seamless Tunneling 🚀 </h2> <p>Are you tired of relying on proprietary tools to expose your local applications to the internet? Meet <strong>TunnelForge</strong>, a lightweight, open-source, and self-hosted alternative to ngrok designed for developers, by developers.</p> <h3> What is TunnelForge? </h3> <p>TunnelForge allows you to expose your local HTTP, WebSocket, and other TCP-based applications to the internet with ease. Whether you're showcasing a web app to clients, testing an API endpoint, or running a development server remotely, TunnelForge has got you covered.</p> <p><strong>Key Features:</strong></p> <ul> <li>🌐 Open-Source &amp; Free: Built with the community in mind, fully transparent and customizable.</li> <li>🚀 Self-Hosted: Maintain full control over your data and infrastructure.</li> <li>⚡ Supports Multiple Protocols: HTTP, WebSocket, and any TCP-based protocols.</li> <li>🛠 Developer-Friendly: Easy setup and configuration for local and production environments.</li> <li>🐳 Docker Support: Deploy TunnelForge effortlessly with Docker.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Why TunnelForge?</strong></p> <p>While proprietary solutions like ngrok are great, they come with limitations such as paid tiers, dependency on external services, and lack of control. TunnelForge removes these barriers by putting the power back in your hands.</p> <p><strong>With TunnelForge, you can:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Securely expose your local applications to the internet without relying on third-party services.</li> <li>Use your custom domains for a professional touch.</li> <li>Customize and extend the tool as per your needs.</li> </ul> <h3> How It Works </h3> <ul> <li> <strong>Run the Server</strong>: Deploy TunnelForge on a public server or cloud provider (e.g., AWS, DigitalOcean).</li> <li> <strong>Run the Client</strong>: Use TunnelForge’s client to connect your local application to the server.</li> <li> <strong>Access Anywhere</strong>: Your application becomes accessible on a public URL like <code>http://subdomain.yourdomain.com</code> .</li> </ul> <p>It’s that simple! 🚀</p> <p><strong>Docker Integration</strong><br> For quick deployment, TunnelForge offers a Dockerized setup. You can find the official Docker image here: <a href="https://hub.docker.com/r/elshadaghazade/tunnelforge" rel="noopener noreferrer">TunnelForge on Docker Hub</a>.<br> </p> <div class="highlight js-code-highlight"> <pre class="highlight plaintext"><code>docker run -d -p 4000:4000 -p 4001:4001 elshadaghazade/tunnelforge </code></pre> </div> <p><strong>Try It Today!</strong><br> Check out TunnelForge on GitHub: <a href="https://github.com/elshadaghazade/tunnelforge/" rel="noopener noreferrer">TunnelForge Repository</a></p> <p>Whether you're a developer looking for a reliable tunneling solution or an enthusiast exploring open-source alternatives, TunnelForge is here to redefine your workflow.</p> <p><strong>Join the Community</strong><br> We're constantly improving TunnelForge and welcome contributions! Feel free to fork the repo, submit PRs, or share your feedback. Together, let's make TunnelForge the best tunneling solution out there. ❤️</p> <h1> OpenSource #Tunneling #SelfHosted #DeveloperTools #TunnelForge #ngrokalternative </h1>