Software that gives developers and small teams a private way to expose their apps and servers to the internet without relying on hosted tunneling services.
Self‑hosted Remote Access & Private Tunneling Solutions
A recent Hacker News thread (Algolia, 2026-10-05) shows developers reviving self‑hosted HTTP tunnels built with SSH and Nginx, pointing to renewed demand for ready‑made, privacy‑first remote access tools that avoid centralized intermediaries and replace ngrok‑style hosted tunneling services. Small teams want private, easy ways to expose apps without relying on third parties.
Projected Score
as a side gig ★★☆☆☆ (2/5)
no money or audience ★★☆☆☆ (2/5)
with both ★★★★☆ (4/5)
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The news behind it
- Oct 5, 2026 Hacker News (Algolia): Self-hosted HTTP tunnels with SSH and Nginx
