30 open-source projects similar to shadowsocks/shadowsocks-qt5, ranked by shared indexed features. Tags may describe platforms or build tools rather than the same primary purpose. Check each project’s use case, license, and deployment requirements before treating it as a replacement.
Throne is a cross-platform proxy client that provides a unified graphical interface for managing and routing network traffic through secure proxy protocols. It combines subscription-based node management, multi-protocol routing, TUN-based global traffic interception, and DNS leak prevention into a single application that runs on Windows, Linux, and macOS. The application supports a wide range of proxy protocols including SOCKS, HTTP, Shadowsocks, Trojan, and VMess, and can route traffic through chains of multiple proxy servers for layered routing. It creates a virtual network interface to int
Clash Nyanpasu is a cross-platform proxy controller and graphical user interface for managing network traffic and routing rules. It functions as a network proxy manager that allows users to configure proxy profiles and define routing rules to control how internet traffic is tunneled. The application serves as a rule-based traffic router, directing network requests through specific proxies based on custom provider rules and script configurations. It provides a graphical interface for the administration of Clash-based engines, enabling the organization of network provider settings and the manag
Clash Nyanpasu is a network proxy client and graphical user interface for managing Clash network cores. It functions as a proxy manager and traffic monitoring dashboard, allowing users to route system traffic and handle proxying through a visual interface. The project distinguishes itself by providing a TUN mode proxy manager for controlling system-wide network tunneling. It features a core-agnostic API layer that standardizes communication between the interface and various interchangeable network core implementations. The application covers proxy configuration management, including profile
ByeByeDPI is a network utility designed to circumvent regional blocking and censorship by evading deep packet inspection. It functions as a traffic tunnel and local SOCKS5 proxy server that modifies network packets to prevent filters from identifying and blocking specific content. The project employs a user-mode network stack to manipulate traffic at the application level. It achieves bypass capabilities through TCP packet fragmentation and the modification of HTTP request header formatting and case sensitivity. The system includes application-level tunneling control to determine which progr
x-ui is a web-based management interface for configuring and administering Xray-core proxy servers and routing rules. It provides a centralized suite of tools including an HTTP API proxy controller, a proxy subscription server, and an automated SSL certificate tool. The project distinguishes itself through a subscription-based distribution system that allows administrators to deliver connection configurations and update links to multiple clients via unique URLs. It further automates security with ACME-based certificate renewal and provides a decoupled architecture that allows the proxy engine
GUI.for.SingBox is a desktop graphical interface client for managing the sing-box network proxy core. It functions as a network proxy manager and subscription manager, allowing users to configure routing rules, organize proxy profiles, and synchronize remote proxy server lists from external subscription providers. The application distinguishes itself through an event-driven plugin architecture and a script-based configuration middleware, enabling users to extend core functionality and programmatically modify configuration values. It also features a system for cross-platform settings synchroni
multi-v2ray is a management panel and orchestration system for deploying and configuring V2Ray and Xray cores. It functions as a multi-user proxy manager that uses containerized deployments to isolate proxy instances and manage user accounts through a central web interface. The system distinguishes itself by integrating a CDN proxy gateway to tunnel traffic through content delivery networks and hide server origins. It includes an orchestrator for automated Xray network proxy installation and provides tools to generate shareable configuration strings and connection links for client provisionin
Mizu is a suite of tools for capturing, indexing, and visualizing cloud-native network traffic and decrypted payloads for cluster-wide diagnostics. It provides Kubernetes network observability by using eBPF to index and visualize layer 4 and layer 7 traffic with full cluster context, allowing for the mapping of workload dependencies and the diagnosis of network failures. The project distinguishes itself by using kernel-level hooks to decrypt TLS traffic in plain text without requiring private keys. It further integrates a standardized context protocol to expose indexed network telemetry to AI
Opensnitch is a host-based application firewall for Linux that monitors and intercepts outbound network connections in real time. By hooking into kernel-level interfaces, it tracks system-wide network activity and maps connection attempts to specific local processes, allowing users to explicitly permit or deny traffic on a per-application basis. The project distinguishes itself through its ability to manage security policies across multiple distributed nodes from a single, unified dashboard. This centralized management is secured via encrypted socket communication, enabling consistent rule en
Komari is a self-hosted server monitoring system and cross-platform agent used to track system resource metrics and health across Linux, Windows, and Android servers. It provides a centralized dashboard for observing server performance and managing infrastructure privately. The project features a web-based remote terminal that utilizes bidirectional connections to execute commands and manage remote servers through a shell interface. It also includes a network connectivity monitor for measuring reachability and latency via ICMP, TCP, and HTTP requests, as well as a traffic usage tracker to mon
x-ui is a web-based management panel for Xray proxy protocols. It serves as a visual control center for configuring network transport settings, managing routing rules, and administering multiple user accounts. The project distinguishes itself through automated SSL certificate acquisition via DNS APIs to secure both the administrative interface and proxy tunnels. It also includes a Telegram notification bot that delivers scheduled traffic summaries, login alerts, and account expiration warnings. The system provides a comprehensive set of tools for traffic management, including real-time monit
Surfboard is a cross-platform network client and VPN manager that provides a graphical interface for establishing secure tunnel connections. It functions as a multi-protocol proxy client and a rule-based traffic router, directing outbound requests to specific proxies or bypassing them based on domain and IP patterns. The application acts as a connection orchestrator, allowing users to import, organize, and switch between multiple virtual private network profiles and server configurations. It implements various proxy standards to route traffic through remote servers for privacy and access. Th
Nekoray is a cross-platform desktop application designed to manage secure network tunnels and proxy configurations. It functions as a graphical interface that routes system traffic through encrypted remote connections to facilitate private browsing and access to geo-restricted content. The application integrates established networking cores to handle complex traffic routing and protocol implementation. By utilizing a local proxy server architecture, it intercepts system traffic and directs it through user-defined rules, allowing for granular control over how data is filtered and transmitted.
Subconverter is a network utility designed to translate, merge, and filter proxy subscription configurations. It functions as a service that converts proxy links between various client-specific formats, ensuring compatibility across different applications and platforms. By providing a unified interface for managing diverse connection sources, the tool enables consistent network policy application and streamlined configuration management. The project distinguishes itself through an HTTP-based transformation interface that processes subscription data dynamically. It utilizes an in-memory pipeli
ShadowsocksR Proxy Client is a Windows network proxy manager designed to create encrypted tunnels to remote servers to bypass network restrictions. It functions as a Socks5 proxy client that routes system traffic through secure protocols for anonymity and censorship circumvention. The project provides a desktop interface for Windows network proxy administration, allowing users to store, organize, and switch between multiple remote server configurations. It specifically automates traffic routing via a proxy auto-config client, using PAC files to determine which web traffic enters the encrypted
Zen Desktop is a cross-platform proxy client and network request filter for Windows, macOS, and Linux. It functions as a system-wide ad blocker and privacy protection tool that intercepts network traffic across all operating system applications to block advertisements, trackers, and malware. The software employs a network request filtering system that modifies HTTP headers and prunes JSON data using custom rules and regular expressions. It specifically removes tracking parameters and sanitizes network headers to prevent activity monitoring. The project provides capabilities for blocklist man
Qv2ray is a multi-protocol proxy client and a graphical user interface for managing V2Ray network proxy connections. Built as a cross-platform desktop application, it provides a consistent visual experience for configuring traffic routing across Linux, Windows, and macOS. The application utilizes a plugin-based architecture that allows for the integration of third-party extensions to add support for additional network proxy protocols. This modular system enables the software to be extended without modifying the core binary. The tool covers multi-protocol proxy routing for tunneling protocols
Outline Apps is a suite of software components for establishing private proxy networks, consisting of cross-platform proxy clients, server administration interfaces, and identity-based access control systems. It enables the routing of device traffic through secure VPN or Shadowsocks server connections using unique access keys. The project provides tools for deploying and configuring VPN servers on cloud providers or Linux infrastructure. It includes a management interface for administering these servers and a system for generating access keys to authorize devices and enforce individual bandwi
XX-Net is a cross-platform desktop application that functions as a local proxy server and network traffic router. It intercepts outgoing network requests from a local machine and redirects them through encrypted tunnels to a distributed mesh of cloud-based nodes, facilitating secure and reliable access to external resources. The software distinguishes itself by providing a centralized management interface for coordinating complex proxy infrastructure. It employs rule-based traffic routing, allowing users to define custom logic based on destination addresses and protocols to determine the opti
This project serves as a centralized aggregator and distribution service for network proxy configuration data. It provides daily updated lists of server endpoints and connection strings designed to facilitate the setup and maintenance of network traffic routing across various proxy clients. The service distinguishes itself by offering automated subscription management, allowing compatible software to fetch and synchronize active connection nodes without manual entry. It supports the parsing of standardized URI-scheme strings and bulk configuration imports, enabling users to manage proxy setti
Plow is a suite of utilities used for generating HTTP load, measuring network performance, and visualizing live metrics. It functions as both an HTTP load generator and a benchmarking tool that measures latency and throughput by sending concurrent requests at configurable rates. The project includes a Socks5 and HTTP proxy client, allowing benchmark traffic to be routed through proxies to test services located behind network gateways. It also provides a real-time performance dashboard via web and terminal interfaces to visualize live metrics and latency histograms during active sessions. The
naiveproxy is a censorship circumvention tool and traffic obfuscation proxy. It functions as an HTTP/2 transport proxy that tunnels SOCKS5 traffic over HTTP/2 to hide network activity and bypass network blocks. The project distinguishes itself by mimicking standard web browser requests to evade deep packet inspection. It employs traffic camouflage techniques such as redirecting unauthorized probing requests to decoy web servers and using randomized packet padding to defeat length-based traffic analysis. The software provides a local SOCKS5 proxy endpoint, credential-based request authenticat
This project provides a containerized network bridge that isolates corporate VPN software from the host operating system. It utilizes a Docker container to encapsulate the VPN client, preventing software conflicts and installation clutter on the host machine. The system includes a web-accessible graphical user interface for remote login and session management, allowing users to interact with VPN authentication prompts from any device. To enable application-level access, it implements a SOCKS5 and HTTP proxy gateway that routes host machine network traffic through the containerized connection.
Shadowsocks-iOS is a proxy client for iOS devices that implements the Shadowsocks protocol to tunnel network traffic through a secure, encrypted relay. Its primary purpose is to route device traffic through a proxy server to bypass network censorship and regional restrictions. The project establishes secure proxy tunneling to protect data from local monitoring and hide internet activity. It manages iOS network traffic routing using custom encryption protocols to avoid network interference. The implementation utilizes a system-level network extension framework and a local virtual network inte
A Rust port of shadowsocks
SwitchyOmega is a browser proxy manager and extension that controls network traffic routing and manages proxy configurations through a graphical interface. It functions as a proxy routing orchestrator and a PAC script generator, converting user-defined rules into JavaScript auto-config scripts for automated network routing. The project enables users to organize network configurations into distinct profiles, allowing for the switching of proxying logic based on different environments. It automates the selection of proxy servers by matching requested URLs against predefined patterns to avoid ma
This project is a censorship circumvention tool and transparent proxy gateway designed to bypass local network restrictions. It functions as a SOCKS5 proxy server, a DNS tunneling tool, and a network traffic obfuscator to help users access blocked websites. The software implements masking protocols to hide the origin and destination of data to evade restrictive firewalls. It provides capabilities for network traffic obfuscation and secure DNS tunneling to protect network privacy and resolve blocked domains. The system handles wide-scale traffic management by intercepting system network traff
ShadowsocksR-Windows is a proxy client for Windows designed to route network traffic through ShadowsocksR proxy servers. It functions as a network proxy that establishes secure tunnels to bypass internet censorship and regional restrictions. The application manages system-wide network routing and provides SOCKS5 proxy client capabilities to hide origin IP addresses. It redirects local traffic through a remote server to maintain internet privacy and circumvent network-level blocks. The project incorporates traffic interception and encapsulation through a user-mode network wrapper and TAP-base
This project is a Bing AI proxy gateway and web-based chat interface. It functions as a Go reverse proxy that routes HTTP traffic to external AI endpoints, allowing users to bypass regional network restrictions and login requirements. The system utilizes SOCKS5 proxy tunneling and environment-variable configuration to circumvent IP-based blocking and regional firewalls. It manages authentication by injecting predefined session cookies into outgoing requests to maintain private AI sessions and unlock personalized features. The application integrates a Vue-based single page application for the
This project provides a system for configuring dual-stack connectivity, establishing local proxy ports, and managing policy-based traffic routing. It functions as a utility to add IPv4 and IPv6 network exits to servers and a tool for importing and parsing WireGuard profiles to generate compatible network configurations. The software automates the installation and management of the Cloudflare WARP client across different operating systems. It enables the deployment of secure network tunnels and the creation of local SOCKS5 proxy ports to route specific application traffic without altering glob