Tailscale extension for Docker Desktop launches at DockerCon

Tailscale has launched an extension for Docker Desktop, announced at DockerCon, which enhances the development experience by securely connecting to necessary resources like internal tools and databases from any location. This extension simplifies the process of sharing exposed container ports from a local machine with other users and devices on a tailnet, allowing for seamless collaboration on code reviews and feedback sharing. By integrating with single sign-on (SSO) from identity providers, Tailscale facilitates safe resource sharing within organizations through access controls. The extension operates in userspace networking mode, enabling Tailscale to function without creating a VPN tunnel device, which is particularly useful in container environments. By using the Tailscale extension, developers can provide their containers with a static IP for communication, even across container layers, and can manage access to these containers through the tailnet. To utilize the extension effectively, users must run Tailscale on both the host device and Docker Desktop, and enable MagicDNS for easy access to containers via human-readable DNS names.