bore
bore is a small free tool that makes a program running on your own computer reachable from the internet, by forwarding its network port through a server. It is aimed at developers and people who want a simple, self-hosted alternative to services like ngrok.
How hard it is to start using it. Easy: install it like a normal app, or use it in your browser. Advanced: you run it on your own server, use the command line, or it is a tool for developers.
Features
No server neededNeeds a server; the public bore.pub instance can be used instead
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No commands neededSetup and use are by typing terminal commands
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Automatic HTTPSOnly forwards TCP ports; no HTTPS addresses mentioned
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Login in front of appsOnly an optional shared secret, used for the initial handshake
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Works beyond websitesForwards TCP traffic only; UDP not mentioned
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Forwards raw TCP only; no web-specific features or managed hosting.
How to help
AI contributionsNot stated
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