The Canadian-built tunneling platform is raising support on Kickstarter to help developers, homelabs, and small teams publish local services with simple public URLs.

For many developers, getting a local project online still feels harder than it should. Between router port forwarding, CGNAT, firewall restrictions, changing IP addresses, HTTPS certificates, and demo deadlines, a simple task can quickly become a networking chore. SteadIP, a new tunneling platform from Quebec-based developer Maxime Labelle, is trying to make that process simpler.

The project, now live on Kickstarter under the title “SteadIP: From Localhost to the World,” gives users a public URL for services running on their own machine. The goal is straightforward: install the client, log in, start a tunnel, and share a local application without exposing the user to the usual infrastructure friction.

SteadIP is aimed at the growing group of builders who do not always fit neatly into traditional cloud workflows. That includes indie hackers testing products, developers receiving webhook callbacks, students learning web development, homelab users exposing dashboards, small teams showing client work, and self-hosting enthusiasts who want practical access without turning every experiment into a deployment project.

At its core, SteadIP focuses on HTTP and HTTPS tunnels, letting users publish local web apps and APIs through stable public URLs. That use case is familiar to anyone who has needed to test a Stripe webhook, share a prototype, preview a Laravel or Rails app, expose a local admin panel, or temporarily make a service available from behind a restrictive network.

The Kickstarter campaign is designed to fund the next stage of development, including additional infrastructure, command-line client improvements, reliability work, dashboard features, documentation, and expanded tunnel capabilities. Recent development has already added TCP and UDP tunnels for verified users.

Another key feature in progress is support for custom domains with automated SSL certificates. For users, that means a local service can eventually be published behind a domain they control, while SteadIP handles the certificate automation required to serve it securely over HTTPS.

“SteadIP is for builders who just want their local service online without turning it into a DevOps project.” — Maxime Labelle, Founder of SteadIP

SteadIP began as a dedicated IPv4-over-WireGuard concept for homelabs and small businesses, then evolved into a more accessible FRP-based tunnel platform. The shift reflects a broader theme in modern software development: tools should be powerful enough for serious use, but simple enough for daily workflows.

Early support for the campaign has already begun, including higher-tier Kickstarter backers who joined during the project’s first days. For a bootstrapped infrastructure tool, that early traction signals demand for practical networking products that reduce complexity instead of adding cloud lock-in.

The project is also open source, giving users the ability to inspect the code, understand the platform’s direction, and follow development more closely. For homelab and indie developer communities, that transparency may be one of SteadIP’s important advantages.

While the tunneling space already includes established tools, SteadIP is positioning itself around simplicity, affordability, and builder-friendly access. Rather than asking users to re-architect their projects, the platform aims to meet them where they are: on a laptop, a home server, a development box, or a small private network.

For developers who frequently need to bring a local service online, SteadIP’s Kickstarter campaign represents more than another utility launch. It is a bet that local-first building, self-hosting, and independent infrastructure still matter — and that publishing something from localhost should be fast, practical, and accessible.

Campaign and Project Links

Kickstarter: SteadIP: From Localhost to the World

Website: steadip.com

GitHub: github.com/mlowasp/steadip

About SteadIP

SteadIP helps developers, homelab users, students, indie hackers, and small teams publish local services to the public internet using stable public URLs. Built around practical tunneling and simple setup, SteadIP helps users expose local apps, dashboards, APIs, webhook endpoints, and self-hosted tools without opening router ports or managing complex infrastructure.

Media Contact

Name: Maxime Labelle

Organization: SteadIP

Email: info@steadip.com

Website: https://steadip.com