# Use named local URLs instead of ports with Portless

Canonical source : [Use named local URLs instead of ports with Portless](<https://sebastien.rigaux.be/en/tech-watch/links/use-named-local-urls-instead-of-ports-with-portless>)

Portless assigns stable names to local apps so developers no longer need to remember port numbers. The project also targets coding agents that run several services in parallel.

- Selected on : 2026-05-01

- Entry updated : 2026-11-07T20:32:37+0000

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- Source language : EN

Original resource : [Use named local URLs instead of ports with Portless](<https://github.com/vercel-labs/portless>)

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