Show HN: Portname – named localhost URLs for every dev server
hrncode Saturday, February 21, 2026
Tired of localhost:3000 clashing with other projects. Built portname — a local proxy that gives every dev server a named URL instead of a port.
portname run dev → myapp.localhost:1999
Auto-detects Vite/Next/Nuxt, patches config automatically, proxies WebSocket so HMR works. Single binary, no dependencies.
https://github.com/hirendhola/portname
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The article discusses the development of a React-based web application called Portname, which allows users to search and browse publicly available domain names. The application provides features such as domain name availability checking, price comparison, and registration capabilities.
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