jprq is an open-source tunneling tool for exposing local servers to the public internet. It is designed as a developer-friendly alternative to hosted tunneling platforms, making it useful for testing webhooks, APIs, websites, SSH, and other TCP-based services. The tool can publish a local port through a public address so external users or services can reach something running on a developer’s machine. It supports HTTP and general TCP use cases, which makes it more flexible than tools focused only on local web previews. jprq includes command-line workflows and installation options for multiple operating systems. Its main purpose is to make temporary public access to local development services fast, simple, and repeatable.
Features
- Public exposure for local servers
- HTTP and general TCP tunneling support
- Command-line developer workflow
- Useful for webhooks, demos, APIs, and SSH
- Cross-platform installation options
- Built-in file serving support in newer releases