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Sidestep
sidestep · v1.4.1 • deprecated
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brew install --cask sidestep 2
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Trust Score 5/10
✓ Open source (MIT) +3
✗ Active development +0
✓ Licensed +1
✗ No auto-updates +0
✗ Deprecated +0
✓ Established (>1yr) +1
✗ Low installs +0
Review
Mar 11, 2026Sidestep is a macOS app that secures your internet connection by creating an SSH tunnel for unprotected Wi-Fi networks, ideal for users concerned about network security in public spaces.
Creates an SSH tunnel to secure internet connections in public Wi-Fi networks.
Maturity: The project is inactive since 2013, with no recent updates or commits.
Community: No significant community discussion found on Hacker News or Reddit regarding the app itself.
Pros
- + Provides a secure connection via SSH tunneling.
- + Open-source under MIT license.
- + Low resource usage.
Cons
- - No active development since 2013.
- - Open GitHub issues indicate potential instability.
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