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PageKite

The fast, reliable localhost tunneling solution.

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PageKite is an open-source localhost tunneling service that makes servers running on your own computers reachable from the public internet by relaying traffic through a global network of relays. It works with HTTP, HTTPS, SSH and other TCP-based protocols on any device, and can hide your home IP address while keeping your data on your own hardware.

The pagekite.py tool automatically selects the closest working relay to minimize latency. Features include stable DNS names, unlimited sub-domains, support for your own domains, automatic HTTPS security, and end-to-end or wild-card TLS encryption. It runs on Windows, Mac, Linux and Android, with libpagekite (C) and upagekite (MicroPython/ESP32) libraries for embedded development.

PageKite is aimed at hackers and tinkerers, embedded developers, and web developers who need to expose local servers for testing, remote debugging, webhooks, or field devices. It offers a free service for individuals and Free Software developers, a pay-what-you-want pre-paid option, and subscription, group, and embedded plans for professional use, along with a one-month free trial.

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