fxTunnel Blog
Articles about tunneling, DevOps, networking and development
Multiple Tunnels for Microservices — Dev Guide
Run multiple tunnels for microservices: one tunnel per service, docker-compose integration, service discovery, and team workflows.
WebSocket Through a Tunnel — Real-Time on Localhost
How WebSockets work through a tunnel: HTTP Upgrade, fxTunnel support, chat app example, Socket.IO integration, and latency tips.
Telegram & Discord Bots via Tunnel — No Server
Develop Telegram and Discord bots on localhost with fxTunnel: webhook setup, interaction endpoints, Inspector debugging, and Python/Node.js examples.
Database Tunneling: PostgreSQL, MySQL, Redis via TCP
Access PostgreSQL, MySQL, and Redis through a TCP tunnel with fxTunnel: connection examples, security best practices, and SSH comparison.
WordPress on Localhost via Tunnel — Test & Demo
Develop and test WordPress on localhost with fxTunnel: WP_HOME/WP_SITEURL config, plugin testing, client demos, and WooCommerce webhooks.
Share Your API with Partners — No Deployment
Share your local API with partners and clients via fxTunnel: secure access, authentication, rate limiting, and real-world integration scenarios.
How to Set Up a Custom Domain for Your Development Tunnel
Step-by-step guide to configuring a custom domain for fxTunnel: DNS setup, CNAME records, HTTPS certificates, and benefits for team development workflows.
OAuth Callback on Localhost via Tunnel — Quick Setup
Test OAuth callbacks on localhost with fxTunnel: Google, GitHub, Facebook setup, redirect URIs, code examples, and troubleshooting.
Tunnels for IoT: Connecting Local Devices to Cloud Services
Connect Raspberry Pi, ESP32, and IoT devices to the cloud via a tunnel: remote SSH, MQTT broker, web UI, and monitoring — no static IP.
CI/CD with Tunnels: Preview Environments per PR
Create a preview environment for every PR with fxTunnel and GitHub Actions: full workflow, Vercel comparison, and automatic cleanup.