Share localhost with confidence.
wiremaven is a Chrome extension that gives your local build a temporary encrypted public link without the deployment overhead.
Try wiremaven by sharing a local app.
Right now.
Add wiremaven to Chrome
Install the extension from the Chrome Web Store. Your project stays as it is: no config changes, no terminal, no account. It needs Chrome 116 or newer.
Add to Chrome →Enter your local port
Start your dev server the way you always do. Open the wiremaven popup and type the port it runs on, such as 3000 or 4321. Choose how long the link stays live: 15, 30, or 60 minutes.
Click Start and send the link
Click Start. The extension opens an encrypted relay connection and gives you a public URL. Copy it and send it to your reviewer. They only need the link, not the extension. The popup shows each viewer connection, request, and failure as it happens.
Built for every kind of review session.
No deployment overhead. Immediate feedback.
Works with any dev server on a localhost port. Enter the port in the Chrome extension and wiremaven opens an encrypted relay. Reviewers get a live link; you get full session visibility.
Client walkthroughs before staging exists
Share the build on your machine, keep the review temporary, and watch request outcomes while clients click through.
Set up client walkthroughs →Design handoff inside the working prototype
Move beyond Figma review. Designers and developers can click real flows, check responsive behavior, and see issues in the local build.
Review working prototypes →Pre-production demos that feel controlled
Share a local build with advisors, testers, or investors before it is deployment-ready, without flying blind during the walkthrough.
Share pre-launch demos →Short-lived links for time-boxed feedback
Send a review link for an hour, collect lightweight session awareness, and let the access window close when the review is over.
Create time-boxed links →Know what is happening while the review is live.
The wiremaven popup surfaces viewer activity, request outcomes, and failures in real time, so you are not running blind during a demo or client walkthrough.
- Connected viewersSee the moment someone joins, before they say anything.
- Request and failure trackingCatch broken assets and failed requests as they surface.
- Auto-expiring sessionsLinks close at 15, 30, or 60 minutes, no dangling review URLs.
- Session event logCopy a full event log from the review window to your clipboard.
Common questions, plain answers.
- Does wiremaven require an account or sign-up?
- No. Add the Chrome extension, start your dev server, enter its port in the popup, and share the generated URL. No login or account required, and reviewers only need the link.
- Is my local code or source exposed through the relay?
- No source code travels through the relay. The extension forwards HTTP requests from the reviewer's browser to your local dev server over an encrypted connection, like any browser request to a server. Only the responses your server returns travel; your project files stay local.
- Which dev servers does it work with?
- Any app that serves plain HTTP on
localhostor127.0.0.1. The extension works at the port level, so you enter the port in the popup and nothing in your project changes. Self-signed HTTPS on localhost is not supported. - How is wiremaven different from ngrok or Tailscale?
- ngrok and Tailscale are general networking tools. ngrok gives a local service a public endpoint through an agent you run, and Tailscale connects your devices into a private network, with Funnel for public access. wiremaven does one job: a review link that lasts 15, 30, or 60 minutes, started from a Chrome popup, with viewer connections, requests, and failures shown while the review runs. Our ngrok vs Tailscale comparison covers when each of those tools fits.
- How long does a review link stay active?
- Review links stay active for 15, 30, or 60 minutes, based on what you pick in the popup. When the window closes, the URL stops working and access ends. Click Stop in the popup to end the session early.
- Can multiple people use the same review link at once?
- Yes. Multiple reviewers can open the same URL at once. The popup counts each viewer connection and logs it in the session log. High concurrent request volume can hit relay limits, so wiremaven works best for small review groups, not large public audiences.
- Does it affect my production build or deployment?
- No. wiremaven runs in your browser and adds nothing to your project. Your production bundle, CI pipeline, and deployed application stay as they are.
- What do reviewers see, and what do you see as the developer?
- Reviewers see your local app as it runs on your machine. wiremaven adds nothing to the page. You see the session in the extension popup: time remaining, request and error counts, and a live log of viewer connections, request outcomes, and failures.
- Is wiremaven free?
- Yes. The Free plan is free forever, with no account, card, or trial. Pro is coming soon; join the waitlist on the pricing page.