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dezhishen/natfrp-auth

Analysis updated 2026-07-18 · repo last pushed 2025-11-20

GoAudience · ops devopsComplexity · 2/5QuietSetup · moderate

TLDR

A command-line tool that automates logging into natfrp tunnels, including two-factor TOTP codes, so you don't have to enter credentials manually every time.

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  root((natfrp-auth))
    What it does
      Automates tunnel login
      Handles TOTP 2FA
      Saves auth state
    Tech stack
      Go language
      Command-line tool
    Use cases
      Remote dev environments
      Game server setup
      Automated scripts
    Audience
      natfrp tunnel users
    Notes
      Minimal README
      Compile from source

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What do people build with it?

USE CASE 1

Automate login to a natfrp tunnel instead of entering credentials manually each time.

USE CASE 2

Authenticate with two-factor TOTP codes as part of an automated server startup script.

USE CASE 3

Keep a remote development environment connected through natfrp without manual re-login.

USE CASE 4

Expose a local application to the internet via natfrp with authentication handled automatically.

What is it built with?

Go

How does it compare?

dezhishen/natfrp-auth42wim/fabio42wim/go-xmpp
LanguageGoGoGo
Last pushed2025-11-202018-02-042020-01-24
MaintenanceQuietDormantDormant
Setup difficultymoderatemoderatemoderate
Complexity2/53/53/5
Audienceops devopsops devopsdeveloper

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How do you get it running?

Difficulty · moderate Time to first run · 30min

Requires compiling from source, the README is minimal and assumes familiarity with natfrp and TOTP 2FA.

No license information is stated in the explanation.

In plain English

This is a command-line authentication tool for natfrp, which is a tunneling service. Think of a tunnel as a secure connection that lets you access servers or services remotely. The tool handles the login process automatically so you don't have to enter credentials manually every time. When you run the tool, you give it three pieces of information: the address of your natfrp tunnel, your password, and optionally a TOTP secret (a code used for two-factor authentication, similar to what Google Authenticator uses). The tool then authenticates you with the tunnel service. If you want, it can save your authentication state locally so you stay logged in for future connections. The tool is written in Go, a programming language known for building small, fast command-line programs. You install it by downloading the code, compiling it on your computer, and then running it from your terminal with the appropriate flags for your tunnel address and credentials. Who would use this? Anyone who regularly connects to natfrp tunnels and wants to automate the authentication step. For example, if you're setting up a remote development environment, running a game server, or exposing a local application to the internet through natfrp, you'd use this tool instead of typing login details by hand each time. It's especially useful in automated scripts or server setups where manual login isn't practical. The README is fairly minimal and doesn't provide much context about what natfrp itself is or detailed examples, so if you're unfamiliar with tunneling services or two-factor authentication, you may need to read natfrp's own documentation to get the full picture.

Copy-paste prompts

Prompt 1
Show me how to compile natfrp-auth from source in Go and run it against my tunnel address.
Prompt 2
Write a shell script that runs natfrp-auth on server startup using my tunnel address, password, and TOTP secret as flags.
Prompt 3
How does natfrp-auth save my authentication state locally so I don't have to log in again next time?
Prompt 4
I don't know what natfrp is, explain what a tunneling service does and why natfrp-auth would help me use one.

Frequently asked questions

What is natfrp-auth?

A command-line tool that automates logging into natfrp tunnels, including two-factor TOTP codes, so you don't have to enter credentials manually every time.

What language is natfrp-auth written in?

Mainly Go. The stack also includes Go.

Is natfrp-auth actively maintained?

Quiet — no commits in 6-12 months (last push 2025-11-20).

What license does natfrp-auth use?

No license information is stated in the explanation.

How hard is natfrp-auth to set up?

Setup difficulty is rated moderate, with roughly 30min to a first successful run.

Who is natfrp-auth for?

Mainly ops devops.

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