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Show HN: FounderBooster – expose local apps via Cloudflare Tunnel

FounderBooster is an open-source CLI that exposes a locally running app to your own domain using Cloudflare Tunnel. It does not host apps, provide a PaaS, modify app code, or require opening inbound ports. It acts as a control plane over Cloudflare (tunnels + DNS + SSL) and your local runtime. Core workflows are fully open source (MIT). There is an optional Early Access offering for prebuilt binaries, a one-line installer, and early access to advanced plugin workflows. Feedback welcome.

founderbooster 9mo ago
Hi, author here. FounderBooster is an OSS CLI that exposes a locally running app to a real domain using Cloudflare Tunnel. It doesn’t host apps, provide a PaaS, or require opening inbound ports. Happy to answer questions or clarify design tradeoffs.
jaggs 9mo ago
I'm sorry but I'm not paying $199 'early access fee' for something with zero track record, zero authority or credibility and zero guarantee that it'll still be around in 6 months time. That's just plain silly. :)
- founderbooster 9mo ago
  Totally fair feedback. The core CLI is fully open source (MIT) and usable without paying anything — the $199 Early Access is optional and only for convenience (prebuilt binaries, installer, updates, early plugins). There’s no lock-in or dependency on a hosted service; if the project disappeared tomorrow, the OSS core would still work as long as Cloudflare does. I’m intentionally keeping EA small and low-pressure rather than positioning it as a subscription or promise of longevity.
  - jaggs 9mo ago
    Thanks, I've just noticed the MIT license which is nice. No Windows implementation though, which rules me out anyway. Sorry, I didn't notice that at first. Looks like an interesting project.
    - founderbooster 9mo ago
      Thanks for taking a look — and no worries. Windows support isn’t there yet, but the core is intentionally cross-platform and it’s something I’d like to add once the foundations are solid. Appreciate the thoughtful feedback.
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founderbooster 9mo ago

Hi, author here. FounderBooster is an OSS CLI that exposes a locally running app to a real domain using Cloudflare Tunnel. It doesn’t host apps, provide a PaaS, or require opening inbound ports. Happy to answer questions or clarify design tradeoffs.

jaggs 9mo ago

I'm sorry but I'm not paying $199 'early access fee' for something with zero track record, zero authority or credibility and zero guarantee that it'll still be around in 6 months time. That's just plain silly. :)

founderbooster 9mo ago
Totally fair feedback. The core CLI is fully open source (MIT) and usable without paying anything — the $199 Early Access is optional and only for convenience (prebuilt binaries, installer, updates, early plugins). There’s no lock-in or dependency on a hosted service; if the project disappeared tomorrow, the OSS core would still work as long as Cloudflare does. I’m intentionally keeping EA small and low-pressure rather than positioning it as a subscription or promise of longevity.
- jaggs 9mo ago
  Thanks, I've just noticed the MIT license which is nice. No Windows implementation though, which rules me out anyway. Sorry, I didn't notice that at first. Looks like an interesting project.
  - founderbooster 9mo ago
    Thanks for taking a look — and no worries. Windows support isn’t there yet, but the core is intentionally cross-platform and it’s something I’d like to add once the foundations are solid. Appreciate the thoughtful feedback.
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