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Pinggy

Simple localhost tunnels

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Pinggy is a tunneling platform that exposes local development servers to the internet through public URLs. It supports HTTP(S), TCP, UDP, and TLS tunnels, and provides live request inspection, header manipulation, and request replay for debugging webhooks and APIs.

Tunnels can be managed through a CLI or desktop GUI app, with Node.js and Python SDKs also available. Features include persistent tunnels, custom and wildcard domains, persistent TCP/UDP ports, remote device management, and an API for monitoring and managing tunnels on the Enterprise plan.

Pinggy is aimed at developers, teams, and businesses needing remote access to local environments. It offers a free plan for life, a Pro edition with a 7-day trial available on a per-seat basis, and an Enterprise edition for teams requiring dedicated infrastructure, with volume discounts available on request.

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