localtunnel
Expose your localhost to the world for easy testing and sharing without DNS or deployment.
What is localtunnel?
Localtunnel is a tunneling service that creates a secure public URL for your local development server, allowing external access without deployment. It solves the problem of needing a public endpoint for testing webhooks, API callbacks, or sharing work-in-progress features with collaborators. The tool works by proxying requests from a public server to your local machine through an encrypted tunnel.
Developers who need to test webhooks, API integrations, or share local development environments with team members or clients without deploying to staging servers. Particularly useful for those working with services like Twilio, Stripe, or browser testing tools that require public URLs.
Developers choose Localtunnel for its simplicity and zero-configuration approach compared to setting up complex tunneling solutions. It offers automatic reconnection, persistent URLs during development sessions, and both CLI and programmatic API access, making it versatile for different workflows.
Overview
expose yourself
Use Cases
Best For
- Testing webhooks that require public URLs (like Twilio or Stripe callbacks)
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