How do I expose a local port using this MCP?

You can simply ask your AI agent to create a share for a specific local port. The agent will use the create_share capability to set up a public or private tunnel for you.

Can I use this with my existing zrok account?

Yes. You just need to provide your zrok Account Token during the setup process to link your account to the MCP.

What kind of services can I share?

This MCP supports creating shares for HTTP, TCP, and UDP services.

Is this different from using the zrok CLI?

It provides the same functionality as the CLI but allows you to manage everything through your AI agent using natural language instead of manual commands.

How do I see if my tunnels are still running?

You can ask your agent to list all active shares. It will retrieve the current list of running tunnels for you.

How do I create a public tunnel for my local web server?

Use the create_share capability. Specify the backend (e.g., http://localhost:8080), set share_mode to 'public', and backend_mode to 'proxy'. The agent will return the public URL.

Can I see all my currently active tunnels across all environments?

Yes! Run the list_shares capability. It will retrieve a list of all active shares associated with your account, including their tokens and backend configurations.

How do I stop an environment from being active in zrok?

You can use the disable_environment capability. This will remove the environment registration from the zrok controller, effectively disconnecting that machine or container.

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Connect Zrok Open Source Tunnel to ChatGPT and Claude

Set it up once and it works in ChatGPT, Claude, Cursor, and any other client you love. It all runs safely in the background, so you can relax and focus on what really matters. Expose local services to the internet using natural language.

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Works with modern AI clients that support MCP, including ChatGPT, Claude, Cursor, and more.

Your AI does the work. We keep it safe and sound.

No other AI tool gives you this. Your workflow runs in the client you already love, your account stays protected, and you decide what the agent can and cannot do. It is the whole reason to make the switch.

Each Connector lives inside our infrastructure, the same place where your workflow runs. The three things below are already part of it, working quietly in the background so you never have to think about them. Nothing to add, nothing to set up, nothing to worry about.

V8 Isolate01

Each Connector runs inside its own sealed environment.

Each Connector runs inside its own sealed V8 runtime — no access to your files, your system, or other servers. A Connector never sees past its own request.

Kill Switch02

One switch stops every agent. Instantly.

One action deactivates every Connector, revokes every token, and ends every session at once. AI Governance keeps the record.

FinOps per User03

Spending limits that pause instead of surprise.

Every user keeps their own connections and credentials, isolated from everyone else. Anything that would cross your spending limit is held for your approval, not billed.

Three controls, built into the layer your AI connects through.

Curated set · 10 capabilities

We ship only the actions that matter.

Capability set01 / 03

01-04

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 10 available through zrok.

01
Create share
This capability creates a new public or private share for your local services.
02
Register account
This capability registers a new zrok account with the controller.
03
Get share
This capability retrieves specific details for a single active share.
04
List environments
This capability returns a list of all your currently enabled environments.

Capability set02 / 03

05-07

3 capabilities in this set.

Part of 10 available through zrok.

05
List shares
This capability shows you all the shares you currently have active.
06
Login account
This capability authenticates your session and provides an access token.
07
Delete share
This capability removes an existing share from your account.

Capability set03 / 03

08-10

3 capabilities in this set.

Part of 10 available through zrok.

08
Disable environment
This capability turns off a specific environment.
09
Enable environment
This capability activates a new environment for your machines or containers.
10
Get account
This capability fetches your account details and current usage limits.

Real work

What teams actually run

Webhook Testing

Expose a local port to a third-party service to test incoming webhooks instantly.

Remote Dev Access

Create a private share to allow a teammate to access a local service securely.

Infrastructure Auditing

Ask your agent to list all active shares to ensure no unnecessary tunnels are running.

Container Registration

Use the agent to enable environments for new containers in your workflow.

Automate a task

Put zrok to work on one thing.

Step-by-step automations your AI runs through this Connector: the workflow, the prompts to start with, and the exact capabilities behind each move.

One connector, every AI

zrok works with the most popular AI clients.

These are the most popular clients, each with a step-by-step guide: one link, set up once, with governance and visibility built in. And because everything runs on the MCP standard, the same connection also works in any other compatible client — nothing to rebuild.

Building your own app? The connector is yours to use.

You don't need a client to put zrok to work: the same hosted connection plugs into your own applications and agent code, with the same governance on every request. Build with it, chat with it — one connection for both.

Observed, not estimated

910ms average. Fast in production.

zrok is checked daily against the live service.

Daily averagePeak 1191ms

Oct 3Today

Fastest day: 708ms
Slowest day: 1191ms
14-day trend: Improving-26%

Connect your client

One URL. Every client.

Activate the Connector, copy your link, and paste it into the client you already use. 10 capabilities arrive ready to run.

Preview access · not provider authentication

The vk_preview_* token belongs to Vinkius preview infrastructure. It lets Claude discover and display the capabilities of zrok, so you can see the experience inside your AI.

It does not authenticate your account with zrok. Actions requiring credentials or live account data may not run until you activate the Connector and authorize the service.

zrok Connector

You're all set. Choose your MCP client and follow the setup instructions.

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_ClXF7DisyXQ0EoLqQIltNLLkA1JbCPYyg6iY16El/mcp

Claude Desktop

Follow the steps below to connect in seconds.

1In Claude Desktop, open Settings → Connectors.
2Click “Add custom connector” and paste the connector link above as the remote MCP server URL.
3Click Add and start a new chat — zrok capabilities are ready to use.

Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "zrok-open-source-tunnel-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_ClXF7DisyXQ0EoLqQIltNLLkA1JbCPYyg6iY16El/mcp"
    }
  }
}

Claude
ChatGPT
Cursor
VS Code
Windsurf
Claude Code
JetBrains
Cline

Step-by-step instructions for each client are in the guide. How to connect

Guided setup for Claude? Set up zrok in Claude and other AIs

See all the AI clients this connector works with ↑

Who it's for

Built for the work zrok owners hand off.

This MCP is built for technical users who need to bridge the gap between local development and the public internet.

01
Developers
They use the agent to expose local dev servers for testing webhooks without touching firewall settings.
02
DevOps Engineers
They hand off environment monitoring and share management to the agent across multiple machines.
03
Security Teams
They use private sharing modes to grant controlled access to internal resources.

FAQ

Questions zrok owners ask.

01
How do I expose a local port using this MCP?
You can simply ask your AI agent to create a share for a specific local port. The agent will use the create_share capability to set up a public or private tunnel for you.
02
Can I use this with my existing zrok account?
Yes. You just need to provide your zrok Account Token during the setup process to link your account to the MCP.
03
What kind of services can I share?
This MCP supports creating shares for HTTP, TCP, and UDP services.
04
Is this different from using the zrok CLI?
It provides the same functionality as the CLI but allows you to manage everything through your AI agent using natural language instead of manual commands.
05
How do I see if my tunnels are still running?
You can ask your agent to list all active shares. It will retrieve the current list of running tunnels for you.
06
How do I create a public tunnel for my local web server?
Use the create_share capability. Specify the backend (e.g., http://localhost:8080), set share_mode to 'public', and backend_mode to 'proxy'. The agent will return the public URL.
07
Can I see all my currently active tunnels across all environments?
Yes! Run the list_shares capability. It will retrieve a list of all active shares associated with your account, including their tokens and backend configurations.
08
How do I stop an environment from being active in zrok?
You can use the disable_environment capability. This will remove the environment registration from the zrok controller, effectively disconnecting that machine or container.

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Your AI does the work. We keep it safe and sound.

Each Connector runs inside its own sealed environment.

One switch stops every agent. Instantly.

Spending limits that pause instead of surprise.

We ship only the actions that matter.

01-04

Create share

Register account

Get share

List environments

05-07

List shares

Login account

Delete share

08-10

Disable environment

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What teams actually run

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Remote Dev Access

Infrastructure Auditing

Container Registration

Building your own app? The connector is yours to use.

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How do I expose a local port using this MCP?

Can I use this with my existing zrok account?

What kind of services can I share?

Is this different from using the zrok CLI?

How do I see if my tunnels are still running?

How do I create a public tunnel for my local web server?

Can I see all my currently active tunnels across all environments?

How do I stop an environment from being active in zrok?

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