Localdock

Localdock is a macOS menubar application designed for developers to assign permanent, human-readable localhost addresses to their development servers. It enables access to these servers on the local machine, across a Wi-Fi network, or via a secure public HTTPS link, facilitating testing on devices like phones and sharing with remote collaborators without complex setup or additional installations. Priced as a one-time purchase, it simplifies local development workflows by eliminating port conflicts and providing stable URLs that follow the active server instance.

Who is it for?

macOS developers and AI coding agent users needing stable localhost URLs

Problem

Developers often face issues with localhost URLs changing due to port conflicts or server restarts, making testing and sharing difficult. Existing tools expose ports but lack stable, named addresses tied to projects, complicating workflows especially with AI coding agents and multi-server setups.

Solution

Localdock assigns permanent, project-based localhost names that automatically follow the active server instance regardless of port changes. It offers three levels of reach: local machine only, Wi-Fi network access, and secure public HTTPS links that expire and require no installation for recipients. The app integrates seamlessly with developer workflows, requiring no DNS setup or admin rights.

What makes it unique

• Permanent, project-based localhost addresses that follow server port changes
• Three-tier reach: local, Wi-Fi, and secure public HTTPS links
• No DNS setup or admin rights required; installs as a simple macOS menubar app
• One-time purchase with refund guarantee if it doesn't fit your workflow

• Permanent localhost addresses

  Assigns stable, human-readable names to dev servers that persist across restarts and port changes.

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• Wi-Fi network access

  Enables access to dev servers from any device on the same Wi-Fi network without additional setup.

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• Public HTTPS links

  Generates temporary, secure public URLs for sharing localhost projects with anyone, expiring after an hour.

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• No DNS or admin rights needed

  Works without modifying hosts files or requiring administrator permissions.

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• Automatic port conflict handling

  Detects and resolves port conflicts by forwarding to available ports transparently.

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• Integration with AI coding agents

  Supports workflows with AI coding tools by maintaining stable URLs despite dynamic port assignments.

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• One-time purchase license

  Single payment with lifetime use on one device and version 1 updates included.

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Business model

DIGITAL-PRODUCT

Audience

B2B

Platforms

mac

Pricing model

one-time

Team size

solo founder

Value proposition

Every local project gets a real, stable address accessible on your Mac, Wi-Fi, or via a public HTTPS link

JS library

Ccore-js

Metadata

OOpen Graph

Other

VercelCCreemReact

Web framework

Next.js