Saying Goodbye to the Dashboard: Mekong Tunnel v1.5.1 is Now CLI-First

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Mekong Tunnel v1.5.1 shifts from a dashboard to a CLI-first approach, streamlining custom domain and subdomain management for developers, and why this matters for efficient workflow management

intermediate Published 13 Apr 2026

Action Steps

Install Mekong Tunnel v1.5.1 to access the updated CLI
Run the `mekong` CLI to manage custom domains and reserved subdomains
Configure custom domains and subdomains directly from the terminal
Test the new workflow to ensure seamless local-to-public tunneling
Apply the new CLI-first approach to existing projects to improve efficiency

Who Needs to Know This

Developers and DevOps teams benefit from this update as it simplifies their workflow by bringing custom domain and subdomain management directly into the terminal, enhancing productivity and reducing manual effort

Key Insight

💡 The shift to a CLI-first approach simplifies workflow management for developers, reducing the need for tab-switching and manual verification