expose
localhost tunneling service for public URL access
TLDR
Expose local server
$ expose share [http://localhost:8000]
Expose with custom subdomain$ expose share [http://localhost:3000] --subdomain [myapp]
List active tunnels$ expose list
Stop sharing$ expose close [tunnel_id]
Authenticate$ expose auth [token]
SYNOPSIS
expose command [options]
DESCRIPTION
Expose creates secure tunnels to expose local servers to the internet. It provides public URLs for development, testing, and demos without deploying.
The tool handles HTTPS automatically, providing secure access to local services. Custom subdomains allow memorable URLs for presentations or client demos.
Expose is similar to ngrok, providing localhost tunneling for development workflows.
PARAMETERS
COMMAND
Operation: share, list, close, auth.share URL
Create tunnel to local server.--subdomain NAME
Custom subdomain.list
Show active tunnels.close ID
Close tunnel.auth TOKEN
Set authentication token.--help
Display help information.
CAVEATS
Free tier has limitations. Tunnel URLs may change on reconnect. Not for production use. Requires account for custom domains.
HISTORY
Expose is one of several localhost tunneling services, providing developers a way to share local development servers without deployment or firewall configuration.
SEE ALSO
ngrok(1), localtunnel(1)