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bore

A simple CLI tool for making tunnels to localhost

Network linuxmacoswindows Rust MIT

Description

bore is a simple CLI tool for making tunnels to localhost. It exposes local ports to the internet, similar to ngrok but simpler, written in Rust.

When to use this tool

✓ Good fit when
  • When exposing local services to the internet
  • When you need a simple ngrok alternative
✕ Avoid when
  • When you need persistent tunnels

AI Summary

Simple tool for exposing local ports to the internet via tunnels

Capabilities

  • + Create tunnels to localhost
  • + Expose local ports to the internet
  • + Simple and minimal setup

Use When

  • → When exposing local services to the internet
  • → When you need a simple ngrok alternative

Avoid When

  • x When you need persistent tunnels
View AGENTS.md for bore