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0 pointsezekg7y ago0 comments

They're the only online repl I can use to test API integrations (and produce interactive integration examples), so I think of it as a "feature." ;)

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int0x807y ago

Absolutely. But is unexpected for me at least. But thinking of it, maybe you can log everything and if something bad happens you can blame the origin IP who ever that is. You can also ratelimit the outbound conections to avoid abuses etc. Is not like an open wifi where the client doesnt leave any trace at all. But in the shell account days IIRC you had to register with your name/email etc to use the service, that provided internet access. Maybe that didn't imply any safety either.

amasad7y ago

It took us a while before opening up. We only did after building tools to handle abuse, and after hiring someone to help us monitor.

int0x807y ago

Thanks for the info. And great product you have!

ezekgOP7y ago

I definitely agree that it may be a better idea to put it behind a login to prevent abuse.

amasad7y ago

Ah cool. Do you have any examples online of how you use it?

ezekgOP7y ago

Here's an example: https://repl.it/repls/RustyInsecureEngines. I don't have any previous examples that I can find, as I don't usually use it while logged in. Essentially, I use it to help customers out when they're having issues integrating my API product. Real easy to create a repl and send them a link.

Edit: relevant repl slug is relevant.

amasad7y ago

Oh awesome. You can probably also use it for docs. You can now hide keys in a .env file https://repl.it/site/docs/secret-keys.

Edit: lol re slug. Sometimes I think the title gen aglo is prescient

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int0x807y ago

amasad7y ago

It took us a while before opening up. We only did after building tools to handle abuse, and after hiring someone to help us monitor.

int0x807y ago

Thanks for the info. And great product you have!

ezekgOP7y ago

I definitely agree that it may be a better idea to put it behind a login to prevent abuse.

amasad7y ago

Ah cool. Do you have any examples online of how you use it?

ezekgOP7y ago

Edit: relevant repl slug is relevant.

amasad7y ago

Oh awesome. You can probably also use it for docs. You can now hide keys in a .env file https://repl.it/site/docs/secret-keys.

Edit: lol re slug. Sometimes I think the title gen aglo is prescient

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