I Built a Go-Based ngrok Alternative With Zero Dependencies
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Built a fast, zero-dependency ngrok alternative in Go using Cloudflare tunnels. Here’s how it works, why Go won, and what I learned.
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Built a complete ngrok-like tunnel service in Go in one evening (~3.5 hours of focused coding time). Includes both client CLI and backend server. Total code: ~800 lines. Works with Cloudflare Tunnels for free, secure HTTPS tunnels from localhost to the internet.
Tech Stack: Go, Cloudflare Tunnels, Cloudflare API
Website: https://www.golocalport.link/