Audience
Developers and builders who need to share local apps securely.
About qURL
qURL helps developers, IT admins, and small teams share local web apps, APIs, and files without deploying them. Its command-line client publishes a service running on a computer and provides a link governed by an access policy: publishers can invite people, approve requests, verify email addresses, or allow anyone with the link. The app stays on the publisher’s computer without a public network address. qURL’s CLI supports macOS, Linux, and Windows, while qURL Desktop for macOS shares files and folders for browser-based recipients. An optional MCP server gives compatible AI clients tools to create and manage links through qURL’s API. The no-account tier allows up to three active shares; a free account allows up to ten active shares and 10 GiB of monthly traffic during early access. Common uses include development previews, private demos, client reviews, and sharing files from a computer.
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Pricing
Starting Price:
$0
Pricing Details:
The no-account tier allows up to 3 active shares. A free account tier allows up to 10 active shares and 10 GiB of monthly traffic during early access.
Free Version:
Free Version available.
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Founded: 2025
United States
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