p2claw

p2claw is a self-hosted, peer-to-peer app delivery platform designed for users who want to deploy and share applications directly from their own hardware. It enables developers and hobbyists to expose local apps to the internet using a permanent URL, allowing others to access these apps via a browser without requiring any installation on the visitor's side. The service is positioned as an alternative to traditional tunneling and cloud-based solutions, emphasizing that the user's device serves as the hub for their applications, with no reliance on relays for application data.

Deployment with p2claw is performed through a single command, after which the tool connects the app to the internet and provides a stable, unique URL that does not change even if the host device reboots. Each user receives a home page listing all their deployed applications, and the URLs are standard HTTPS addresses with real SSL certificates issued automatically. The platform supports sharing apps for personal use, group collaboration, or casual distribution, such as sharing a project with friends or running a tool for a small team or family.

Technically, p2claw operates by running as an agent on the user's machine, routing browser visitors directly to the host over WebRTC, with hole-punched QUIC for native clients and DTLS for security. The coordination service only handles connection signaling; actual application traffic does not pass through p2claw's infrastructure. The protocol used by p2claw is open and documented, and client libraries are MIT-licensed. The coordination service is source-available and can be self-hosted. The platform works with standard React applications without requiring code changes and supports WebSockets and Server-Sent Events (SSE).

p2claw is free to use indefinitely, with no bandwidth quotas, commercial-use restrictions, or overage charges. It is intended for users who wish to utilize their own hardware and bandwidth to host apps, providing autonomy and persistent access without SaaS fees.