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Writes ngrok tunnel url to .env file
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Ngenv
Ngenv is a Node.js CLI tool that enhances development workflows by seamlessly integrating ngrok tunnels. It simplifies the process of starting an ngrok tunnel and automatically updates your project's .env
file with the newly generated ngrok URL, ensuring your environment variables are always synchronized with ngrok's dynamic URLs. This tool is invaluable for developers working with webhooks, APIs, and external services that require secure, reliable tunneling to localhost.
Features
- Automation: Starts an ngrok tunnel and updates the
.env
file without manual intervention. - Flexibility: Supports running ngrok in both foreground for direct interaction and background for uninterrupted terminal use.
- Customization: Allows for custom ngrok configurations, including protocol, port, and
.env
file path specifications. - Log Management: Provides utility commands for managing ngrok process logs in background mode.
Prerequisites
- Node.js (Version 10 or newer)
- An ngrok account and authtoken, obtainable by signing up at ngrok.com.
Installation
Global Installation:
Install Ngenv globally with npm:
npm install -g ngenv
Configure ngrok:
Set up your ngrok with your authtoken:
ngrok authtoken <your-ngrok-authtoken>
Usage
Running ngrok in the Foreground
The run
command initiates the ngrok tunnel in the foreground, maintaining it active in the current terminal session for immediate feedback.
ngenv run
Starting the ngrok Tunnel in the Background
The start
command launches the ngrok tunnel as a background task, ensuring only one instance runs at a time, freeing up the terminal.
ngenv start
In background mode, ngenv handles log files for output and errors, aiding in debugging and monitoring.
Stopping the ngrok Tunnel
Terminate a background ngrok tunnel with the stop
command:
ngenv stop
Viewing Logs
Inspect output and error logs (only applicable in background mode):
ngenv logs
Clearing Logs
Remove log files associated with background processes:
ngenv clear
Command Options (start and run)
-P, --proto <protocol>
: Specify the protocol (default: http).-p, --port <port>
: Set the port for ngrok to forward (default: 3000).-e, --env <path>
: Define a custom path to your.env
file.
Examples
Foreground operation on port 8080:
ngenv run --port 8080
Background operation with HTTPS protocol:
ngenv start --proto https
Custom .env
file path in background mode:
ngenv start --env /path/to/your/.env
Troubleshooting
- Ensure ngrok is properly installed and your authtoken is configured.
- Check permissions for updating
.env
files and managing processes. - In background mode, consult log files for potential issues.
Contributing
We welcome contributions! Feel free to open issues or submit pull requests with your ideas, bug fixes, or features.
License
Ngenv is available under the MIT License. See the LICENSE file for more details.
For more information on ngrok, please visit ngrok's official documentation.