Hey，I've been working on Shield CLI, an open-source tool that creates encrypted tunnels to your internal services and makes them accessible directly in the browser.
The thing that sets it apart from tools like ngrok or frp: it doesn't just expose a port. It actually renders RDP desktops, VNC sessions, and SSH terminals as HTML5 in the browser. You don't need an RDP client, a VNC viewer, or even a terminal emulator — everything runs in the browser tab.
Highlights:
- Written in Go, single binary, runs on macOS/Linux/Windows
- Docker support for easy deployment
- Web UI dashboard to manage your tunnels
- Apache 2.0 license — fully open source
- Encrypted tunnels by default
Use cases I built it for:
- Accessing my home server's desktop remotely without setting up a VPN
- Giving temporary SSH access to someone without sharing keys or VPN configs
- Quick remote support for family members (just send them a link)
It's still a relatively young project, so I'd love to hear what features matter most to you.
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