This task can be performed using Portless
Stop juggling ports. Use human-readable local URLs instead.
Best product for this task
Portless
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Portless maps local development servers to stable, named HTTPS URLs like myapp.localhost instead of numeric ports. It automates TLS, port assignment, and host configuration, supports subdomains and Git worktrees, and simplifies multi-service, multi-branch development environments.
What to expect from an ideal product
- Set up different Git branches as separate development environments, each with its own stable URL like feature-branch.myapp.localhost instead of remembering which port runs what
- Create isolated environments for multiple services across branches without port conflicts - your API, frontend, and database can each have consistent URLs regardless of which branch you're working on
- Use subdomains to organize your multi-branch workflow, so you can quickly switch between main.myapp.localhost and hotfix.myapp.localhost without reconfiguring anything
- Leverage Git worktrees with automatic URL mapping so each worktree gets its own named environment, making it simple to test different features side by side
- Share stable URLs with team members for code reviews and testing - no more "check localhost:3847" messages that break when someone restarts their server
