Download Tunels Client

Secure tunnels to localhost. Available for all major platforms.

Current Version: vlatest

Two ways to use Tunels

Pick whichever fits your workflow — both flows install in one command.

Command-line (CLI)

Best for terminal users, scripts, CI, headless servers.

curl -fsSL https://tunels.io/install.sh | bash
Linux, macOS, Windows, FreeBSD, OpenBSD, NetBSD
SHA-256 verified, self-update via tunels update

Desktop app (GUI)

Best for visual workflows, live traffic inspection, workspace browsing.

curl -fsSL https://tunels.io/install-gui.sh | bash
macOS today; Linux + Windows soon
Auto-installs to /Applications/Tunnels.app, SHA-256 verified
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Installation Guide

1. Run installer

Pipe the install script to bash, or download a binary directly.

2. Add auth token

tunels config add-authtoken <TOKEN>
Get one at account/security.

3. Tunnel

tunels http 8080 — opens a public URL on tunels.io.

macOS Users: Gatekeeper Notice

Both install.sh and install-gui.sh handle Gatekeeper for you by stripping com.apple.quarantine after download. If you fetch a binary manually and macOS blocks it, run:

xattr -d com.apple.quarantine ./tunels

Or open System Settings → Privacy & Security and click Allow Anyway.

GUI Desktop Client

Native desktop application with a graphical interface.

Point-and-click — no terminal needed.

vlatest
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All bundles SHA-256 verified against checksums.json. The install-gui.sh script verifies automatically.

CLI Client — All Platforms

Choose your operating system and architecture.

Command-line interface for power users and automation.

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Quick Start

After install, expose your local server:

# Start an HTTP tunnel
tunels http 8080

# Use a custom subdomain (paid plans)
tunels -subdomain=myapp http 8080

# Auto-update later
tunels update

For configuration files, CLI flags, API reference, authentication, and advanced usage see the full documentation.

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