Tunnel FAQs

Question 1

What is Tunnel and what does it do?

Accepted Answer

Tunnel provides remote access to your virtual machine's command line through a web-based terminal. It automatically creates a secure tunnel, allowing you to interact with your VM from anywhere with a web browser.

Question 2

How do I start the Tunnel server?

Accepted Answer

You can start the Tunnel server using npx (`npx mcp-cli`), global installation (`npm install -g mcp-cli && mcp-cli`), or by cloning the repository and running `npm start`. You can disable automatic tunneling with the `--no-tunnel` flag.

Question 3

What are the security considerations when using Tunnel?

Accepted Answer

Tunnel provides direct access to your VM's command line. Use strong authentication mechanisms, limit the commands that can be executed, consider running in a restricted environment, and avoid exposing sensitive information through the tunnel.

Question 4

What are the key features of Tunnel?

Accepted Answer

Key features include a web-based terminal interface, automatic tunneling for remote accessibility, WebSocket-based real-time communication, and the ability to execute shell commands via MCP.

Question 5

How do I interact with the VM through Tunnel?

Accepted Answer

After starting the tunnel, access the web-based terminal interface at the URL provided. You can then execute commands directly in the VM, see command outputs in real-time, and interact with the VM from any device with web access.

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