TunnelAPI is a developer-first tunneling platform that lets you expose your local development server to the internet securely. Perfect for:
- 🔗 Webhook Testing - Receive webhooks from Stripe, GitHub, Twilio, etc.
- 🌐 API Development - Share your local API with teammates or clients
- 📱 Mobile Testing - Test your app on real devices
- 🎯 OAuth Callbacks - Handle OAuth redirects during development
- 🤝 Client Demos - Show work-in-progress to stakeholders
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│ ● ● ● Terminal │
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│ $ arm tunnel 3000 -s myapp │
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│ ✓ Tunnel created successfully! │
│ Public URL: https://myapp.free-tunnelapi.app │
│ Local Port: 3000 │
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│ ℹ Forwarding traffic... │
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| Feature | TunnelAPI | ngrok | localtunnel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free Tier | ✅ 40K req/mo | ✅ Limited | ✅ Unlimited |
| Custom Subdomains | ✅ Free | 💰 Paid | ❌ Random only |
| API Gateway | ✅ Built-in | ❌ No | ❌ No |
| Webhook Testing | ✅ With replay | ❌ No | ❌ No |
| Visual Workflow Builder | ✅ Drag & drop | ❌ No | ❌ No |
| K8s-style Ingress | ✅ Yes | ❌ No | ❌ No |
| Request Logging | ✅ Real-time | ✅ Yes | ❌ No |
| VS Code Extension | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes | ❌ No |
| Self-hosted Option | 🔜 Coming | 💰 Enterprise | ✅ Yes |
TunnelAPI gives you more features in the free tier than competitors charge for in their paid plans.
Your security is our priority. TunnelAPI implements multiple layers of protection:
| Security Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| 🔐 SSL/TLS Encryption | All traffic is encrypted end-to-end with TLS 1.3 |
| 🔑 Token Authentication | Secure API tokens with granular permissions |
| 🌐 HTTPS Only | All tunnel URLs are HTTPS by default |
| 🛡️ Rate Limiting | Built-in protection against abuse and DDoS |
| 🔒 No Data Storage | We don't store your request/response payloads |
| ✅ OAuth 2.0 | Sign in securely with Google or GitHub |
| 📝 Audit Logs | Track all tunnel activity in your dashboard |
# All tunnels are automatically secured
arm tunnel 3000
# → https://myapp.free-tunnelapi.app (HTTPS enforced)| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| 🔒 Secure Tunnels | End-to-end encrypted connections with SSL/TLS |
| 🏷️ Custom Subdomains | Get memorable URLs like myapp.free-tunnelapi.app |
| 🌐 API Gateway | Route, transform, and manage API traffic |
| ☸️ K8s Ingress | Kubernetes-style ingress rules for advanced routing |
| 🪝 Webhook Endpoints | Dedicated endpoints with request logging & replay |
| 📊 Real-time Analytics | Monitor requests, latency, and errors |
| 🔄 Visual Workflow Builder | Drag-and-drop API orchestration |
npm install -g api-response-managerDownload the standalone binary for your platform:
| Platform | Architecture | Download |
|---|---|---|
| Windows | x64 | arm-win-x64.exe |
| Linux | x64 | arm-linux-x64 |
| macOS | x64 (Intel) | arm-macos-x64 |
| macOS | ARM64 (Apple Silicon) | arm-macos-arm64 |
Install directly from the marketplace:
# Login to your account
arm login
# Start a tunnel on port 3000
arm tunnel 3000
# Start with custom subdomain
arm tunnel 3000 -s myapp
# View all commands
arm --help
- 📧 Email: info@tunnelapi.in
- 🐛 Issues: GitHub Issues
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