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Expose a local dev server (localhost port) as a tailnet-only HTTPS URL using `tailscale serve`, and show the resulting ts.net URL.
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| name | tailscale-serve |
| description | Expose a local dev server (localhost port) as a tailnet-only HTTPS URL using `tailscale serve`, and show the resulting ts.net URL. |
| metadata | {"short-description":"Localhost → ts.net HTTPS via Tailscale Serve."} |
Turn a locally running web app into a repeatable Tailscale HTTPS endpoint.
port: the local port the app listens on (e.g. 3000).path: / (root) or a subpath like /myapp.If any are missing, ask concise clarifying questions.
Confirm Tailscale is running and logged in:
tailscale statusConfirm the app is reachable locally:
curl -fsS http://127.0.0.1:<port>/ (adjust path if needed)Configure Tailscale Serve (tailnet-only HTTPS):
sudo tailscale serve https / http://127.0.0.1:<port>sudo tailscale serve https /<path> http://127.0.0.1:<port>Show what’s exposed:
tailscale serve statusProvide the URL to share using MagicDNS:
https://<machine-name>.<tailnet>.ts.net/ (root)https://<machine-name>.<tailnet>.ts.net/<path> (subpath)Cleanup (when asked):
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