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Tailcat: A Netcat Alternative Over Tailscale's Data Plane

Tailcat offers netcat-like functionality over Tailscale's data plane as an open-source tool.

Tailcat is a tool that operates like netcat over Tailscale's data plane, without relying on Tailscale's control plane. It enables users to establish WireGuard-encrypted connections between two machines, allowing connection metadata to be exchanged out of band. Users can utilize Tailcat without a Tailscale account, making it a flexible and open-source solution for secure communication.

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