ShadowsocksX
shadowsocksx · v2.6.3
Removed according to regulations
brew install --cask shadowsocksx Trust Score 2/10
Review
Mar 11, 2026ShadowsocksX is a macOS implementation of the Shadowsocks protocol, providing a SOCKS5 proxy server for bypassing internet restrictions. It offers open-source transparency and a mature codebase, benefiting users seeking privacy and circumvention tools.
Creates a SOCKS5 proxy server for bypassing internet restrictions.
Maturity: The project has strong community support with significant GitHub activity, though it lacks recent updates and has unresolved issues.
Community: ShadowsocksX has received some attention on Hacker News, particularly for its integration with other services and Rust implementations, but discussion has been limited and mostly historical.
Pros
- + Open-source with a transparent implementation.
- + Mature codebase with extensive community contributions.
- + Integrates well with Homebrew for easy installation.
Cons
- - No auto-update functionality.
- - Lack of official support and recent development activity.
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