ngrok

ngrok · v3.39.1,ibTLJJL6E5Z,a

8.0

Reverse proxy, secure introspectable tunnels to localhost

brew install --cask ngrok

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Note: To install shell completions, add this to your profile: if command -v ngrok &>/dev/null; then eval "$(ngrok completion)" fi

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Install trend

Trust Score 4/10

✗ Open source (NOASSERTION) +0

✗ Active development +0

✓ Licensed +1

✗ No auto-updates +0

✓ Not deprecated +1

✓ Established (>1yr) +1

✓ Popular (>1K installs/mo) +1

Version History

v3.39.1,ibTLJJL6E5Z,a

7d ago3.39.0,n4Qxg6LF3RB,a→3.39.1,ibTLJJL6E5Z,a

8d ago3.38.0,7EMiwS51we7,a→3.39.0,n4Qxg6LF3RB,a

9d ago3.37.2,nboc9dCtERa,a→3.38.0,7EMiwS51we7,a

Review

Mar 10, 2026

Ngrok is a powerful tool for developers to securely expose local services to the internet. It provides secure, introspectable tunnels to localhost, enabling easy sharing and testing of applications. Its widespread adoption and robust features make it a must-have for developers working on web and mobile applications.

Ngrok creates secure, encrypted tunnels to localhost, allowing developers to share their local services over the internet.

Maturity: The project is well-established with a strong GitHub presence, though it lacks recent activity and has a NOASSERTION license.

Community: Ngrok has significant community traction, with frequent mentions on Hacker News and Reddit, highlighting its popularity and utility. However, some discussions mention alternatives, indicating competition.