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June 8, 2026 • 10 min read

Add OAuth 2.1 to Your MCP Server (and Why the URL Has to Stay Put)

Secure an MCP server with OAuth 2.1 using Scalekit, connect it to Claude, and see why a stable public URL is non-negotiable for the OAuth callback.

June 2, 2026 • 12 min read

From Localhost to Claude.ai: Test Your Local MCP Server End-to-End

Build a local MCP server, expose it with a public HTTPS URL, and connect it to Claude.ai. A working TypeScript walkthrough with the version gotchas named.

May 12, 2026 • 12 min read

NPM Security Best Practices: Defending Against Supply Chain Attacks

The npm security best practices we just rolled out across every LocalCan repo to defend against supply chain attacks: lockfile discipline, install-time cooldowns, --ignore-scripts, digest-pinned images, and locking down CI.

May 11, 2026 • 12 min read

How I use Claude Code on large projects

A workflow built on context management, lead/implementer/reviewer agents, and ruthless planning. What works for me on multi-repo, multi-language codebases.

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• LocalCan 3.0 Beta: The Biggest Update Yet

  LocalCan 3.0 Beta brings a CLI, YAML configuration, Linux support, multiple endpoints per service, and a global edge network — the biggest update since the app launched.

  May 7, 2026 • 4 min read

• Testing Stripe Webhooks Locally: A Complete Guide with LocalCan

  Learn how to test Stripe webhooks on your local machine using the Stripe CLI, LocalCan tunnels, and .local domains. Includes code examples for Express and Next.js, signature verification tips, and a debugging checklist.

  Feb 7, 2026 • 10 min read

• How to Use LocalCan for React Native (Expo) Development

  Replace Expo's unreliable built-in tunnel with LocalCan for persistent URLs, stable connections, and faster hot reloads on real devices. Step-by-step setup guide with tips for OAuth, webhooks, and device testing.

  Feb 5, 2026 • 10 min read

• 5+ Ngrok Alternatives [2025]

  Discover the best Ngrok alternatives in 2025, including LocalCan, Cloudflare Tunnel, Zrok, and more. Compare features, pricing, and limitations to find the perfect tunneling solution for your development needs.

  Dec 23, 2024 • Updated Jan 13, 2026 • 6 min read

• Building Stripe-like Public IDs in Postgres with Nano ID

  Learn how to create Stripe-style prefixed IDs like cus_abc123 or team_xyz789 in Postgres using Nano ID. No extensions required.

  Jan 13, 2026 • 9 min read

• Tutorial: Self-host Next.js with Docker Swarm and CI/CD Pipeline

  Learn how to self-host Next.js on any VPS using Docker Swarm and a GitLab CI pipeline. This tutorial shows how to create a blog with Postgre as data source.

  Oct 1, 2025 • 17 min read

• Ngrok vs Cloudflare Tunnel vs LocalCan vs Pinggy vs LocalXpose: Speed Test Results 2025

  Discover which tunneling service leads in speed for 2025. We compare Ngrok, Cloudflare Tunnel, LocalCan, Pinggy, and LocalXpose - see who tops the chart!

  Sep 17, 2025 • 8 min read

• Local Tunneling: Complete Guide to Exposing Localhost to the Internet

  Discover how local tunneling tools simplify secure internet access to localhost applications, ideal for development, testing, and remote collaboration.

  Sep 1, 2025 • 15 min read

• AbortController in Node.js and React - Complete Guide with 5 Examples

  Learn how AbortController can cancel fetch requests, event listeners, streams, child processes in JavaScript. Stop memory leaks and improve UX with examples

  May 23, 2025 • 12 min read

• 8 Underrated macOS Developer Tools and Apps for Solo Developers

  Discover 8 underrated macOS developer tools that can supercharge your workflow. From tunneling to API testing, find efficient alternatives to mainstream tools.

  Apr 11, 2025 • 9 min read

• Rate-limit and mitigate WebSockets DDoS attacks with Cloudflare API

  Rate-limit and protect your WebSocket server from DDoS attacks with strategies using Cloudflare firewall (WAF). Example code implementation with CloudflareAPI, Fastify and node-cache.

  Jun 8, 2024 • 6 min read

• Self-signed certificate for local development (OpenSSL, JavaScript)

  Learn how to create self-signed certificates for local development using OpenSSL and JavaScript (Node.js). Mirror your production environment closely to test critical features like authentication, secure cookies, service workers, PWAs, and the Geolocation API. Simplify the process with practical examples and step-by-step instructions.

  May 12, 2024 • 4 min read