connect ☆
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Description:
Provides SOCKS and HTTPS proxy support to SSH
Type: Formula  |  Latest Version: 1.105@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Networking
Tags: proxy socks networking ssh tunneling cli
Install: brew install connect
About:
Connect is a command-line utility that establishes TCP connections through SOCKS4, SOCKS5, or HTTPS proxy servers. It acts as a generic proxy client, enabling applications that lack native proxy support to access remote resources. This tool is particularly useful for tunneling arbitrary network protocols through authenticated corporate firewalls.
Key Features:
  • Supports SOCKS4, SOCKS5, and HTTPS proxy protocols
  • Generic TCP connection tool compatible with any network service
  • Simple command-line interface for easy scripting and automation
  • Enables proxy support for applications without built-in proxy capabilities
Use Cases:
  • Tunneling non-proxy-aware applications through corporate firewalls
  • Generic TCP connection testing through proxy infrastructure
  • Scripting automated network tasks via authenticated proxies
Alternatives:
  • proxychains – Preloads proxy support via dynamic linker, works with any application but requires library injection
  • ncat – Netcat variant with proxy support, more general-purpose networking Swiss Army knife
License: GPL-2.0-or-later
Bottles available for: arm64_tahoe, arm64_sequoia, arm64_sonoma, arm64_ventura, arm64_monterey, arm64_big_sur, sonoma, ventura, monterey, big_sur, catalina, arm64_linux, x86_64_linux
Version History
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Sep 14, 2025 1:43am 0 VERSION_BUMP d2893bf9
Sep 11, 2024 1:54pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 22a364ae
Sep 30, 2023 5:32pm 0 VERSION_BUMP b040f773
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