mellow ☆

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Description:
Rule-based global transparent proxy client

Type: Cask | Latest Version: 0.1.22@0 | Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Networking

Tags: proxy networking vpn firewall traffic

Install: brew install --cask mellow

About:
Mellow is a rule-based global transparent proxy client designed for macOS, Windows, and Linux. It allows users to route network traffic based on customizable rules, supporting multiple proxy protocols like SOCKS5 and HTTP. The tool provides a flexible and powerful way to manage network access and bypass restrictions without manual configuration for each application.

Key Features:

Global transparent proxy for all network traffic
Flexible rule-based routing (PAC, ACL)
Support for multiple proxy protocols (SOCKS5, HTTP)
Cross-platform support (macOS, Windows, Linux)

Use Cases:

Bypassing corporate or national firewalls and censorship
Routing specific application traffic through different proxies
Development and testing of network-dependent applications

Alternatives:

Proxifier – Proxifier is a commercial alternative with similar capabilities but Mellow is open-source.
Clash – Clash is a popular rule-based proxy with a focus on V2Ray/Shadowsocks, often with a GUI.

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Jul 27, 2024 12:11pm	0.1.22	0	VERSION_BUMP	45d1f2c2