Does Vite HMR work over the tunnel?

Yes. Burrow forwards WebSocket upgrades, so Vite’s HMR client connects through the public URL and hot module replacement keeps working.

How do I start the tunnel from my Vite config?

Add `vite-plugin-burrow` to the `plugins` array in `vite.config.js`. It opens a tunnel when you run `vite dev` and prints the public URL — no second terminal needed.

Do I need the plugin?

No. The plain `npx useburrow http 5173` command works without any config. The `vite-plugin-burrow` plugin is just a convenience for booting the tunnel with your dev server.

Tunnel your Vite localhost to a public URL

Tunnel your Vite localhost to a public URL | BurrowExpose your Vite dev server (localhost:5173) to a public HTTPS URL in one command, or start it from your config with vite-plugin-burrow. HMR works over the tunnel and every request is inspectable locally. EU-hosted, DSGVO-first.Burrow gives any local service a public, TLS-secured HTTPS URL with one command - npx useburrow http 3000 - hosted entirely in the EU. Webhook signatures are verified at the edge, every request is visible in the local inspector, and a first-class MCP server lets AI agents open and inspect tunnels. Home · Features · MCP for AI agents · Pricing · ngrok & other alternatives · Framework guides · Blog · About & EU data residency