Blog: Guest Blog about the DDEV-TailScale-Addon

[atj4me]

Request to add a comprehensive blog post introducing the ddev-tailscale-router add-on to the DDEV community.

Content Overview

• Introduction to extending DDEV with Tailscale networking
• Installation and configuration walkthrough
• Practical use cases: webhook development, OAuth callbacks, cross-device testing
• Two access modes: private (Tailnet-only) and public (internet-accessible)
• Technical considerations and troubleshooting guide
• Comparison with existing DDEV sharing solutions

Target Audience

Developers using DDEV who need stable URLs for external service integrations, cross-device testing, or team collaboration.

Categories

• Guides
• DevOps

Key Benefits Covered

• Stable webhook endpoints for payment processors (Stripe, PayPal, Square)
• Persistent OAuth callback URLs for social login providers
• Cross-device testing without DNS configuration
• Alternative to staging servers for external testing
• Secure team collaboration through Tailscale networks

The blog post provides step-by-step instructions and real-world examples to help developers leverage Tailscale's mesh networking with their DDEV projects.

[rfay]

Thanks! Looking forward to giving it a look. (I hate that forked PRs don't get a preview built :( )

[rfay]

Done! Congrats!

[atj4me]

Thanks @rfay and @stasadev for your patience! I hope this will become something useful for someone