instatunnel 1.1.3 → 1.1.5

package/README.md

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 # InstaTunnel
 
-InstaTunnel is a fast, reliable, and developer-friendly tunneling service that makes your localhost accessible from anywhere on the internet. Built as the **professional ngrok alternative** that's **40% cheaper** with a more generous free tier.
+InstaTunnel is a secure localhost tunnel for developers who want a fast ngrok alternative.
 
-## 🚀 Features
+It helps you expose local apps, APIs, webhook endpoints, and MCP services over HTTPS in seconds.
 
-- **🎯 Zero Configuration**: Just run `instatunnel` or `it` - auto-detects your running app
-- **⚡ Lightning Fast**: Tunnel setup in under 2 seconds
-- **🔗 Custom Subdomains**: Get memorable URLs like `myapp.instatunnel.my` (free!)
-- **🔄 Multiple Tunnels**: Run 3 simultaneous tunnels on free tier
-- **📊 Built-in Analytics**: Real-time request tracking and visitor stats
-- **⏰ Extended Sessions**: 24+ hour sessions (vs 2 hours on ngrok free)
-- **🔒 Security Features**: Password protection, basic auth, HTTPS by default
-- **📱 Mobile Testing**: Built-in QR code generation
-- **🏢 Custom Domains**: Use your own domain (Pro tier)
-- **👥 Team Features**: Share tunnels with your team
+## Why developers choose InstaTunnel
 
-## ⚡ Quick Start
+- Fast setup: tunnel your local app with one command
+- Custom subdomains: create memorable URLs on `instatunnel.my`
+- Dashboard analytics: inspect traffic and usage
+- Pro features: custom domains and MCP endpoint tunnels
+- Built for daily dev workflows: demos, QA, webhooks, mobile testing
+
+## InstaTunnel vs ngrok
+
+If you are searching for:
+- ngrok alternative
+- localhost tunnel alternative
+- free tunnel for webhook testing
+- custom subdomain tunneling tool
+
+InstaTunnel is designed for the same core use case with a simpler setup and strong defaults.
+
+## Install
 
-### Install CLI
 ```bash
-# Install globally via NPM (recommended)
 npm install -g instatunnel
-
-# Verify installation
-instatunnel --version
 ```
 
-### Start Tunneling (Zero Config!)
+## Quick start
+
 ```bash
-# Auto-detect and expose your app instantly (easiest!)
+# Auto-detect your local app
 instatunnel
-# 🔍 Auto-detected service on port 3000
-# ✅ Tunnel created: https://abc123.instatunnel.my
 
-# Ultra-short alias (even faster)
-it
-# 🔍 Auto-detected service on port 3000
-# ✅ Tunnel created: https://def456.instatunnel.my
-
-# Specify port manually if needed
+# Tunnel a specific local port
 instatunnel 3000
 
-# Use custom subdomain (free tier!)
+# Use a custom subdomain
 instatunnel 3000 --subdomain myapp
-# ✅ Tunnel created: https://myapp.instatunnel.my
 ```
 
-### Advanced Features
-```bash
-# Password protect your tunnel
-instatunnel 3000 --password secret123
+## MCP tunnel support (Pro and Business)
 
-# Generate QR code for mobile testing
-instatunnel 3000 --qr
+```bash
+# Login once
+instatunnel auth login
 
-# Multiple tunnels simultaneously
-instatunnel 3000 --subdomain frontend &
-instatunnel 8000 --subdomain api &
+# MCP tunnel (default transport v1)
+instatunnel 8787 --mcp
 
-# Framework-specific shortcuts
-instatunnel --react    # Auto-detects React dev server
-instatunnel --next     # Auto-detects Next.js
-instatunnel --laravel  # Auto-detects Laravel
+# MCP tunnel with streaming transport v2
+instatunnel 8787 --mcp --transport v2
 ```
 
-## 📋 Common Usage Patterns
+Optional staged MCP token header:
 
 ```bash
-# Frontend Development
-instatunnel --react     # Auto-detect React (port 3000)
-instatunnel --next      # Auto-detect Next.js (port 3000)
-instatunnel 5173        # Vite dev server
-
-# API Development  
-instatunnel --laravel   # Auto-detect Laravel (port 8000)
-instatunnel 8000        # Express/Node.js API
-instatunnel 4000        # Custom API port
-
-# Full-Stack Development
-instatunnel 3000 -s frontend
-instatunnel 8000 -s api
-instatunnel 5432 -s database
-
-# Quick Sharing & Mobile Testing
-it                      # Auto-detect and share instantly
-instatunnel --qr        # Auto-detect with QR code for mobile
-instatunnel -s demo     # Auto-detect with memorable name
+export INSTATUNNEL_MCP_TOKEN="your-shared-secret"
+instatunnel 8787 --mcp --transport v2
 ```
 
-## 🛠 Management Commands
-
-```bash
-# List active tunnels
-instatunnel --list
-
-# Stop specific tunnel
-instatunnel --kill myapp
+## Popular use cases
 
-# View live request logs
-instatunnel --logs
+- Localhost API sharing for frontend-backend integration
+- Webhook testing for Stripe, GitHub, Slack, and custom integrations
+- QA and client demos from local machines
+- Mobile device testing against local environments
+- MCP endpoint exposure for remote AI tooling workflows
 
-# Check usage statistics
-instatunnel --stats
-
-# Generate sharing templates
-instatunnel --share
-
-# Get help
-instatunnel --help
-```
-
-## 💰 Pricing & Plans
-
-### Free Tier (Perfect for Development)
-- ✅ 3 simultaneous tunnels
-- ✅ 24+ hour sessions 
-- ✅ Custom subdomains
-- ✅ Basic analytics
-- ✅ Password protection
-- ✅ QR code generation
-
-### Pro Tier ($5/month) - 40% cheaper than ngrok Pro
-- ✅ Unlimited tunnels
-- ✅ Custom domains
-- ✅ Advanced analytics
-- ✅ Team collaboration
-- ✅ Priority support
-
-[View full pricing →](https://instatunnel.my/pricing)
-
-## 🏗 Why InstaTunnel vs ngrok?
-
-| Feature | InstaTunnel Free | ngrok Free | InstaTunnel Pro | ngrok Pro |
-|---------|------------------|------------|-----------------|-----------|
-| **Price** | Free | Free | **$5/month** | $8/month |
-| **Sessions** | **24+ hours** | 2 hours | Unlimited | Unlimited |
-| **Tunnels** | **3 simultaneous** | 1 | Unlimited | Unlimited |
-| **Subdomains** | ✅ **Custom** | ❌ Random only | ✅ Custom | ✅ Custom |
-| **Setup Time** | **< 30 seconds** | ~1 minute | **< 30 seconds** | ~1 minute |
-
-## 🌐 Links
-
-- **Website**: [instatunnel.my](https://instatunnel.my)
-- **Dashboard**: [dashboard.instatunnel.my](https://dashboard.instatunnel.my)
-- **Documentation**: [instatunnel.my/docs](https://instatunnel.my/docs)
-- **Status Page**: [status.instatunnel.my](https://status.instatunnel.my)
-
-## 🚀 Get Started Now
-
-```bash
-npm install -g instatunnel
-instatunnel
-```
+## Common search terms
 
-That's it! Your local app is now live on the internet. 🎉
+People usually find InstaTunnel via terms like:
+- ngrok alternative
+- localhost tunnel
+- expose localhost to internet
+- webhook testing tool
+- https tunnel for local development
+- custom subdomain tunnel
+- MCP tunnel
+- tunnel for local API
 
----
+## Links
 
-Made with ❤️ for developers worldwide. [Start your free account →](https://dashboard.instatunnel.my)
+- Website: https://instatunnel.my
+- Docs: https://instatunnel.my/docs
+- Pricing: https://instatunnel.my/pricing
+- Dashboard: https://dashboard.instatunnel.my

package/package.json

@@ -1,11 +1,11 @@
 {
   "name": "instatunnel",
-  "version": "1.1.3",
-  "description": "Expose your localhost to the internet instantly - the ngrok alternative that's 40% cheaper with superior UX",
+  "version": "1.1.5",
+  "description": "Expose localhost instantly with custom domains, analytics, and MCP tunnel support",
   "main": "install.js",
   "bin": {
-    "instatunnel": "./instatunnel-wrapper.js",
-    "it": "./it-wrapper.js"
+    "instatunnel": "instatunnel-wrapper.js",
+    "it": "it-wrapper.js"
   },
   "scripts": {
     "postinstall": "node install.js",