tailscale/tailcat
tailscale/tailcat: A Netcat Alternative Over Tailscale's Data Plane
like netcat, but over Tailscale's data plane, without Tailscale's control plane
AI-generated summary
Tailcat reimagines netcat for use over Tailscale's data plane, offering encrypted point-to-point tunnels without requiring Tailscale's control plane. It leverages Tailscale's `magicsock` for NAT traversal and DERP relays, enabling secure communication between two machines using WireGuard encryption. The tool operates entirely in userspace, eliminating the need for root access or system modifications.
Language: Go