lantern ☆

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Description:
Open Internet For All

Type: Cask | Latest Version: 7.8.6@0 | Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025

Links: Homepage | @getlantern | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Networking

Tags: censorship-circumvention vpn proxy internet-freedom privacy

Install: brew install --cask lantern

About:
Lantern is a cross-platform internet circumvention tool designed to provide open access to the open internet. It intelligently routes traffic through a network of peer-to-peer and trusted proxy nodes to bypass censorship and firewalls. The tool prioritizes connection speed and reliability while maintaining user privacy.

Key Features:

Peer-to-peer and proxy network for uncensored access
Automatic connection optimization for speed and reliability
Cross-platform support including macOS, Windows, and Linux
No configuration required - works out of the box

Use Cases:

Accessing blocked websites and services in censored regions
Protecting internet traffic on restrictive networks

Alternatives:

Shadowsocks – Requires manual server configuration and technical setup
Tor – Provides stronger anonymity but significantly slower speeds
Psiphon – Similar circumvention tool with different network architecture

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Jul 8, 2024 10:08pm	7.8.6	0	VERSION_BUMP	3d2d35a5