{"repo":"amak-tech/port-buddy","free":true,"listed":false,"github":"https://github.com/amak-tech/port-buddy","clone":"git clone https://github.com/amak-tech/port-buddy.git","description":"Expose local ports to the internet in seconds","language":"Java","stars":537,"topics":["localhost-tunnel","ngrok-alternative","port-forwarding","port-forwarding-tcp","port-forwarding-udp","reverse-proxy","reverse-proxy-ssh","tcp-tunnel","udp-tunnel"],"license":"Apache-2.0","category":"networking-infra","readme_excerpt":"🚀 Port Buddy — Secure Localhost Tunneling (HTTP, TCP, UDP) Official Website License Port Buddy is a lightweight, high-performance ngrok alternative designed to instantly expose your local development servers to the public internet. Unlike standard tools, Port Buddy features native, zero-configuration support for HTTP/HTTPS , raw TCP , and UDP protocols right out of the box. Whether you need to test webhooks, expose a local database, debug an SSH connection, or host a local multiplayer game server, Port Buddy creates a secure reverse tunnel with a single command—no router port forwarding required. --- ✨ Key Features 🌐 HTTP & HTTPS Tunnels: Easily share local web applications and APIs with auto-generated SSL certificates. 🔌 Raw TCP Port Forwarding: Expose local databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL), SSH, or custom TCP services securely. 🎮 Native UDP Support: Perfect for debugging IoT protocols, VoIP services, and hosting game servers (Minecraft, Rust, etc.). 🔗 Custom & Static Domains: Say goodbye to random URLs. Keep your endpoints permanent even across restarts. ⚡ WebSockets & SSE: Full support for real-time streaming, chat apps, and live data connections. 🖥️ Background Daemon: Run Port Buddy as a system service ( systemd or Windows Task Scheduler) for persistent tunneling. --- ⚡ Quick Start: How to Expose Local Ports Install the Port Buddy CLI and start tunneling in seconds. 1. Expose Local Web Server (HTTP) To expose a standard local web app running on port 3000: Outputs a pub","default_branch":null,"files":null,"tree":[],"storefront":"/r/amak-tech","claimed":false,"request_supported":{"post":"https://gitbuyer.com/r/amak-tech/port-buddy/request-supported","requests":0},"note":"indexed from public GitHub; nothing is for sale on this page. Clone it from GitHub. Paid listings live at /search."}