mkdev: trusted HTTPS for localhost, mapped by name

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Learn how to use mkdev for trusted HTTPS on localhost with a system-trusted cert

intermediate Published 25 May 2026
Action Steps
  1. Download the mkdev Go binary
  2. Run mkdev to map https://myapp.local to localhost:3000
  3. Verify the system-trusted cert is working correctly
  4. Test the HTTPS connection in your browser
  5. Configure your app to use the mkdev-mapped HTTPS URL
Who Needs to Know This

Developers and DevOps engineers can benefit from using mkdev to simplify local development with HTTPS, eliminating browser warnings and per-project config

Key Insight

💡 mkdev provides a trusted, system-trusted cert for localhost development, eliminating browser warnings

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Key Takeaways

Learn how to use mkdev for trusted HTTPS on localhost with a system-trusted cert

Full Article

A single Go binary that maps https://myapp.local → localhost:3000 with a real, system-trusted cert. No per-project config, no browser warnings.
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