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localnet-control Is Live on PyPI: Share Local Services in Seconds

localnet-control is now fully published on PyPI. Learn what it does, how to install it, and how to share local services across your LAN with optional tunnel and access controls.

Houy Sengleang

localnet-control Is Live on PyPI

localnet-control is now fully released on PyPI and ready to install with a single command.

  • •**Package**: https://pypi.org/project/localnet-control/
  • •**Latest version**: **0.2.0**
  • •**Release date**: **March 4, 2026**
  • •**Repository**: https://github.com/hoysengleang/localnet

As of March 9, 2026, version 0.2.0 is the latest release published on PyPI.

What localnet-control Solves

During frontend, API, or full-stack development, we often need to share a local app quickly with teammates on the same Wi-Fi. This tool creates a lightweight TCP proxy so local services can be accessed across your LAN instantly.

You run your app on localhost, then share it:

# your app
npm run dev

# share local service to LAN
localnet share 3000

It prints a LAN URL and can show a QR code for mobile testing.

Install from PyPI

pip install localnet-control

If you prefer working from source:

git clone https://github.com/hoysengleang/localnet.git
cd localnet
pip install -e .

Key Features

  • •LAN-first sharing for local dev servers
  • •Optional public URL with Cloudflare Tunnel (`--tunnel`)
  • •Token auth for protected access (`--token`)
  • •IP/CIDR allow and deny rules (`--allow` / `--deny`)
  • •QR code output for fast mobile access
  • •Live HTTP request logging (`--http-log`)
  • •Service discovery support (`localnet scan`)

Example Commands

# share local port 3000
localnet share 3000

# require token
localnet share 3000 --token myteam123

# add public tunnel
localnet share 3000 --tunnel

# list active shares
localnet list

# stop share
localnet stop 3000

Platform Notes

Current release is Linux-first. macOS may work in many setups. Windows support is not yet the target for this version.

Why This Release Matters

Publishing to PyPI makes installation and adoption much easier for teams:

1. No manual setup overhead

2. Faster onboarding for collaborators

3. Versioned releases with a clear upgrade path

4. Cleaner integration into Python-based dev workflows

If you are building APIs, frontend apps, or internal tools and need quick sharing in real environments, this package removes a lot of friction from daily development.