Package Managers
Install rs-tunnel globally using your preferred package manager:System Requirements
Node.js 20+
Required for running the CLI
Supported Platforms
macOS, Linux, Windows
The CLI will automatically download and install
cloudflared on first tunnel creation if not already present.Verify Installation
After installation, verify that rs-tunnel is available:Configuration Directory
On first run, rs-tunnel creates a configuration directory at~/.rs-tunnel/ to store:
- Session credentials (encrypted)
- API domain configuration
- Downloaded binaries (cloudflared)
The configuration directory is created with secure permissions (
0700) and credentials are encrypted at rest.Next Steps
Authentication
Log in with Slack OAuth
Create Your First Tunnel
Start exposing local services