ngrok alternative
MunchFile vs ngrok
ngrok exposes a local server. MunchFile exposes a local Markdown or HTML file, keeps it synced, and gives you a stable share link without a web server.
Use ngrok when you need to tunnel an app or webhook endpoint. Use MunchFile when you just need a file to become a shareable web page.
ngrok is best for
Temporary tunnels for local apps, APIs, and webhook testing.
MunchFile is best for
Static Markdown or HTML files that should be readable from a stable URL.
Quick comparison
Question
ngrok
MunchFile
What gets shared
A local server port
A local file
Setup burden
Run an app and a tunnel
Run the desktop app or CLI
Audience
Developers testing networked apps
People sharing docs, notes, and generated pages
Failure mode
Tunnel dies when the process stops
Last synced version keeps serving
Where MunchFile fits
- Send a client an HTML preview without starting a dev server.
- Share a Markdown writeup from your notes folder.
- Let Claude Code publish an artifact while you keep working.
local file to live link
Share the file where it already lives.
Install the desktop app or CLI, point MunchFile at a Markdown or HTML file, and keep editing. The link updates on save.