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Install the InstaTunnel CLI with npm to create secure localhost tunnels for webhook testing, OAuth callbacks, demo links, and MCP endpoints in seconds.

Answer-first summary

What is the fastest way to install InstaTunnel CLI?

Use npm for the cross-platform install path. Authenticate once, save your API key locally, and run your first tunnel command from terminal.

Last reviewed: March 5, 2026
Compatibility: Works on Node.js 18+ and supports Windows, macOS, and Linux.

Quick command

npm install -g instatunnel@latest && instatunnel --version

Common failures and quick fixes

  • Command not found-Restart terminal or run npm config get prefix and ensure PATH includes npm global bin.
  • Auth login timeout-Run instatunnel auth login -e you@example.com again and verify network/firewall.

Evidence and trust

Use these references when evaluating compatibility, reliability, and security posture.

Release cadence

CLI and docs release notes are updated continuously, with version-specific compatibility notes.

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Security controls

Review policy enforcement, auth layers, and operational safeguards in the security whitepaper.

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Reliability runbooks

Troubleshooting guides cover common failures, recovery steps, and CLI compatibility baselines.

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Quick Install

Works everywhere Node.js is installed.

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Install globally and run from anywhere

npm install -g instatunnel

The CLI is available as instatunnel andit.

Install & Run

  1. 1Install globally with npm.
  2. 2Run: instatunnel
  3. 3Open the URL printed in your terminal.

For detailed setup and usage, see the docs at instatunnel.my/docs.

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Release Notes & Update Commands

Keep your CLI up to date to get the latest MCP improvements, analytics, webhook tooling, and security updates.

npm install -g instatunnel@latest
instatunnel --version

Latest: 1.1.19

  • Added webhook helper commands: init, verify, and test for supported providers.
  • Added CLI doctor checks for MCP, auth/session readiness, DNS/API health, and local port status.

Version source: fallback · Checked: 3/11/2026, 4:30:30 AM

Full changelog: GitHub CHANGELOG

Ready to Start Tunneling?

Install the CLI, run it against your local port, and share your public URL.

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