Using local services in Gitpod

Inlets is an open-source tool that enables local services to be exposed to the internet securely. It consists of a server running in a Gitpod workspace and a client on a local machine. The client acts as a reverse proxy, opening up the local network to programs running in the Gitpod workspace. This allows users to access local Docker daemons or other TCP-based services from their Gitpod workspace without exposing them globally. Inlets is particularly useful for developers working with IoT devices or home automation systems that are not yet available on the internet. By combining Inlets with another tool called chisel, users can also tunnel TCP traffic through an HTTP tunnel, further expanding the range of services accessible from a Gitpod workspace.