Share Local Web Services Across the Internet with Dev Tunnels CLI

Summary

Dev tunnels are a powerful developer tool that allows secure sharing of local web services across the internet, enabling developers to expose local development environments, test cloud services, and share work-in-progress with colleagues. The technology provides a CLI that works across Windows, Mac, and Linux, allowing developers to create tunnels with various authentication options and easily connect to local services from remote devices. By using dev tunnels, developers can overcome localhost limitations, such as accessing local APIs from mobile emulators or testing webhooks, with simple command-line interfaces and built-in security features. The practical takeaway is that developers can now easily and securely expose local services to the internet, facilitating cross-platform development and collaboration.