Signadot Local – Code and debug microservices locally with live traffic

Summary: Signadot Local enables developers to run and debug microservices locally while connected to a Kubernetes cluster by routing live traffic and real dependencies to their workstation. It provides real-time traffic inspection, hot-reloading, and the ability to override API responses without mocks or CI delays.

What it does

Signadot Local creates bi-directional tunnels between your local environment and a Kubernetes cluster, routing only your service’s traffic to your machine. It offers backend hot reload with full cluster context and a terminal UI to inspect live HTTP/gRPC requests and payloads. It also allows intercepting and overriding downstream requests to simulate failures.

Who it's for

It is designed for developers working with microservices on Kubernetes who need faster iteration and debugging without waiting for CI or using mocks.

Why it matters

It solves the challenge of slow development cycles and limited visibility when working with distributed microservices by enabling real-time debugging and traffic control directly from the local workstation.