As a VM developer, I would like to talk with a VM using raw TCP sockets

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Is your feature request related to a problem? Please describe.

Users cannot use protocols other than HTTPS.

Describe the solution you'd like

• A dynamically allocated port is open on the host and forwards packets to the VM
• An API to know which port to connect to
• An option to open a port only reachable from other Aleph VMs

Describe alternatives you've considered

NAT transversal such as coturn.

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Alternatively, we could consider providing a dynamically allocated IPv6 address and a port specified by the program.

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This doc may be relevant: https://www.digitalocean.com/community/tutorials/how-to-forward-ports-through-a-linux-gateway-with-iptables