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pinggy-tunnel

Expose local services to the public internet via Pinggy SSH reverse tunnels.

Updated May 4, 2026
Search Tags:#networking#webhook#ssh#tunneling#public-url#local-service#reverse-tunnel
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Plaidmustache/hermes-nulab --skill pinggy-tunnel-plaidmustache
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: pinggy-tunnel
Source: https://github.com/Plaidmustache/hermes-nulab/tree/main/optional-skills/devops/pinggy-tunnel
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Plaidmustache/hermes-nulab --skill pinggy-tunnel-plaidmustache

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Expose a local service to the public internet using Pinggy SSH reverse tunnels without installing additional software.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Expose local services to the public internet with no daemon installation required.
  • Support SSH reverse tunnels to generate public URLs that tunnel to localhost.
  • Ideal for development workflows, webhook testing, and demos behind NAT or firewall.

Quick Start

Start a local service on port 8080, open a Pinggy tunnel, and share the public URL.

Frequently Asked Questions about pinggy-tunnel

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I expose a local service to a public URL for webhook testing?▼

Expose a local service to a public URL using Pinggy SSH reverse tunnels, generating a public address that routes traffic to your localhost without installing additional daemons.

Can I create an SSH reverse tunnel behind a NAT or firewall without installing software?▼

Yes, you can create an SSH reverse tunnel behind NAT or a firewall using Pinggy, which requires only a functional SSH client and access to a Pinggy tunnel endpoint instead of background daemons.

How do I secure a public tunnel to my localhost using basic-auth or IP allowlists?▼

Secure a public tunnel to your localhost by applying optional security gates such as token authentication, basic-auth, or IP allowlists to protect the Pinggy SSH reverse tunnel.

What is the best way to share a local development server publicly without deploying it?▼

The best way to share a local development server publicly is via Pinggy SSH reverse tunneling, which provides a public internet URL pointing to your localhost service without deployment.

Do I need a dedicated daemon running to maintain a reverse tunnel to my local service?▼

No, you do not need a dedicated daemon running to maintain a reverse tunnel, as Pinggy establishes the public connection to your local service directly through a standard SSH client.

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