Retunnel – free ngrok alternative (Python)

A free, no-nonsense tunneling service for developers.

What is Retunnel?

Retunnel is a utility that creates a secure tunnel from a public endpoint to a locally running web service. Stop messing with router settings and firewall rules. Share your local development environment, test webhooks, and build applications with ease. It's a powerful, free replacement for services like ngrok. This website is being served by Retunnel itself.

Installation

The client is available as a Python package on PyPI. You can install it with one command:

C:\> pip install retunnel

The client is open source. You can view the code at the Retunnel GitHub Repository.

How To Use

Using Retunnel is simple. If you have a local web server running on port 3000, just run the following command in your terminal:

C:\> retunnel http 3000

You will get a public URL that tunnels directly to your local machine.

Features

• HTTP and TCP Tunneling
• Secure, Encrypted Connections
• Persistent Tunnels with Authentication
• Simple Command-Line Interface (CLI)
• Configuration File Support
• Completely Free to Use

Command Line Help

The tool is fully documented through the command line. You can view available commands and options using the help flag.

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