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localtunnel for Mac

Exposes your localhost to the world for easy testing and sharing

Quick answer: localtunnel is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install localtunnel. It is distributed under the MIT licence. It has 13 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What localtunnel is

localtunnel is a command-line tool for macOS: exposes your localhost to the world for easy testing and sharing.

It is distributed as a Homebrew formula, which builds or pours a binary and puts it on your PATH. It is distributed under the MIT licence.

How to install localtunnel

  1. Open Terminal (press ⌘ + Space and type “Terminal”).
  2. If Homebrew is not installed yet, run the installer below once.
  3. Run brew install localtunnel.

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

Prefer a graphical installer? Download it from the official site. MacPicks never hosts or mirrors binaries — the Homebrew command always pulls from the vendor's own release.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install localtunnel on Mac?

Run brew install localtunnel in Terminal. This requires Homebrew; if you do not have it, install it first with the command below.

Is localtunnel open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the MIT licence.

Does localtunnel run on Apple silicon?

Homebrew publishes this formula for macOS. If upstream does not ship an Apple silicon build, Rosetta 2 handles the Intel binary.

How popular is localtunnel?

It was installed 13 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #7574 in this catalogue.

What version of localtunnel is current?

The latest packaged version is 2.0.2.