Assign named .localhost URLs to local dev servers via a CLI proxy.
npx skills add https://github.com/ssv445/claude-skills --skill portless-ssv445
Please help me install this Agent Skill. Skill: portless Source: https://github.com/ssv445/claude-skills/tree/main/portless Command: npx skills add https://github.com/ssv445/claude-skills --skill portless-ssv445
Port conflicts and confusion arise when multiple local dev servers use fixed ports; portless replaces numeric ports with stable, named .localhost URLs to simplify development and collaboration.
Install portless globally and run your app through the portless proxy to access it at a named .localhost URL.
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To use named .localhost URLs for local development, you can set up a CLI-based proxy that automatically assigns ports and routes traffic, replacing fixed numeric ports for your dev servers.
The best way to avoid port conflicts with multiple local dev servers is using an automatic port assignment proxy that replaces fixed ports with stable, named local URLs like http://myapp.localhost.
Yes, you can use named .localhost subdomains for multi-app and monorepo workflows. A local proxy provides stable subdomain routing and debug-friendly configurations for complex local development setups.
Automatic port assignment works by using a local proxy to intercept named .localhost URLs, dynamically mapping them to available ports on your dev servers to prevent conflicts and simplify routing.
No, you do not need to heavily modify existing dev scripts. The local proxy offers seamless integration with your current workflows, allowing you to run apps through the proxy and access them via named .localhost URLs.
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