Installation
Install the Localport CLI on macOS, Linux, or Windows in under 30 seconds. One binary, zero dependencies. Homebrew, curl, or manual download.
Localport is a single binary with zero dependencies. No runtime, no Docker, no package managers required. Download it and run it.
Install the CLI
Run the command that corresponds to your operating system to install Localport:
Install via Homebrew:
brew install localport-dev/tap/localportOr use the install script:
curl -fsSL https://get.localport.dev | shInstall with the install script:
curl -fsSL https://get.localport.dev | shThis detects your CPU architecture, downloads the correct binary, and places it in /usr/local/bin.
Or download manually from the releases page:
| Architecture | File |
| x86_64 | localport-linux-amd64 |
| ARM64 (Raspberry Pi 4/5) | localport-linux-arm64 |
chmod +x localport-*
sudo mv localport-* /usr/local/bin/localportDownload the binary from the releases page:
| Architecture | File |
| x86_64 | localport-windows-amd64.exe |
Move the downloaded .exe to a folder in your PATH, or add its location to your PATH environment variable.
Verify the installation
localport --versionYou should see the version number. If you get "command not found," make sure /usr/local/bin is in your PATH.
Get a tunnel token
Before you can start a tunnel, you need a token:
1. Create an account at dashboard.localport.io
2. Create a team (or use the default one)
3. Go to Tunnels and create a new tunnel
4. Copy the token
You'll use this token every time you start a tunnel:
localport http 3000 --token YOUR_TOKENStart with a free trial
Next steps
- Quick Start — Your first tunnel in under 60 seconds
- HTTP Tunnels — Share a web app with a public HTTPS URL
- TCP Tunnels — Expose a database, game server, or SSH