ngrok is a unified platform designed to streamline application delivery by converging API gateway, Kubernetes Ingress, global load balancing, DDoS protection, and secure tunneling functionalities. It targets developers and IT professionals seeking to simplify infrastructure management and enhance application security and accessibility.
Key features include:
- Secure Tunnels: Establishes secure, publicly accessible URLs for applications running on local machines or private networks, facilitating easy testing and demonstration.
- API Gateway: Manages and secures API traffic with features like authentication, rate limiting, and request transformation.
- Kubernetes Ingress: Simplifies Kubernetes ingress management, enabling secure and scalable access to applications deployed in Kubernetes clusters.
- Global Load Balancing: Distributes traffic across multiple regions to ensure high availability and performance.
- DDoS Protection: Mitigates distributed denial-of-service attacks, safeguarding applications from malicious traffic.
- Traffic Inspector: Provides real-time visibility into API traffic, aiding in debugging and monitoring.
- SDKs: Offers SDKs in multiple languages (Python, Rust, Go, Java, JavaScript) for embedding ngrok directly into applications.
