tcp_proxy_create
Create TCP proxies to expose database connections and external services, enabling secure access to TCP-based applications within Railway environments.
Instructions
[API] Create a new TCP proxy for a service
⚡️ Best for: ✓ Setting up database access ✓ Configuring external connections ✓ Exposing TCP services
⚠️ Not for: × HTTP/HTTPS endpoints (use domain_create) × Internal service communication
→ Prerequisites: service_list
→ Alternatives: domain_create
→ Next steps: tcp_proxy_list
→ Related: service_info, service_update
Input Schema
TableJSON Schema
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| environmentId | Yes | ID of the environment (usually obtained from service_info) | |
| serviceId | Yes | ID of the service | |
| applicationPort | Yes | Port of application/service to proxy, usually based off of the service's Dockerfile or designated running port. |