Who should use localghost?

localghost is an open-source project built for developers.

Yes — localghost is open source under the MIT license and free to use.

What platforms does localghost run on?

localghost runs on the command line. It can also be self-hosted.

Is localghost still active?

The GitHub repository shows 17 commits in the last 90 days.

What are alternatives to localghost?

Similar projects tracked by PulseGate include git-build-commit, funkuino, and click-docs.

Who develops localghost?

localghost is developed by SmileyChris.

When did localghost launch?

localghost first shipped in 2026.

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localghost

Name: localghost
Author: SmileyChris

PyPIInfrastructure

Localghost is a development tool that proxies local applications to user-friendly .localhost URLs. It integrates with Docker, Docker Compose, and Traefik to simplify local web development workflows. Built for developers who want easier access to their local services without complex configuration.

Open SourceMITCLISelf-hosted

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Overview

4 features

In the Other dev tools space, localghost takes a focused approach. It focuses on accessing local development applications through clean, memorable .localhost domain names. localghost is an open-source project aimed at developers. The project is open source (MIT). It ships for the command line, and it can be self-hosted.

SmileyChris builds and maintains localghost, and it first shipped in 2026. The project is developed in the open on GitHub with 17 commits in the last 90 days. Among its 4 catalogued features are Localhost Proxy, Docker Integration, and Traefik Support.

Summary written by a language model from the project’s public pages.

Localhost Proxy
Docker Integration
Traefik Support
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Built with & integrations

Runs on

CLISelf-hosted

Trust & compliance

License

MIT

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localghost verified against its public source
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Frequently asked questions about localghost

What does localghost do?: Localghost focuses on accessing local development applications through clean, memorable .localhost domain names. It is catalogued under Other dev tools on PulseGate.
Who should use localghost?: localghost is an open-source project built for developers.
Is localghost free?: Yes — localghost is open source under the MIT license and free to use.
What platforms does localghost run on?: localghost runs on the command line. It can also be self-hosted.
Is localghost still active?: The GitHub repository shows 17 commits in the last 90 days.
What are alternatives to localghost?: Similar projects tracked by PulseGate include git-build-commit, funkuino, and click-docs.git-build-commit funkuino click-docs
Who develops localghost?: localghost is developed by SmileyChris.
When did localghost launch?: localghost first shipped in 2026.

At a glance

Platforms: Cli
Languages: English
Open source: Yes (GitHub)
License: MIT
First seen: 20 Jul 2026
Built for: developers
Model: Open source
Solves: Accessing local development applications through clean, memorable .localhost domain names.

Registered as

GitHub: SmileyChris/localghost
PyPI: localghost

Developer

SmileyChris

Solo developer

GitHub

Open source

View on GitHub

Stars: 0
Forks: 0
Open issues: 0
Last commit: 20 Jul 2026
Commits 90d: 17
Contributors: 1
Authorship: Solo
Default branch: main

Live coverage

Identity confidence: Low · 64
Indexed: 20 Jul 2026
Lifecycle: Unverified
First seen: Jul 2026
Last seen: 20 Jul 2026

Identity audit (12)

Slug: localghost-pypi-org
Verification state: Indexed for public listing
Listing state: Listed: yes
Index status: Included in index
Latest evidence snapshot: 20 Jul 2026
Timeline basis: Indexed-at chronology (no inferred launch/funding milestones).
Name from: Written by a language model from the project's public pages.
Category from: Assigned by a language model.
Summary from: Written by a language model from public pages.
Languages from: Detected by a language model from page content.
Last updated: 20 Jul 2026
Canonical URL: https://pypi.org/project/localghost

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