microsocks ☆

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Description:
Tiny, portable SOCKS5 server with very moderate resource usage

Type: Formula | Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Networking

Tags: socks5 proxy networking lightweight tunnel

Install: brew install microsocks

About:
Microsocks is an extremely lightweight SOCKS5 server that requires minimal system resources. It can handle multiple connections simultaneously while maintaining a very small memory footprint. The tool is designed for simplicity and efficiency, making it ideal for embedded systems or resource-constrained environments.

Key Features:

Tiny binary size and low memory usage
Supports IPv4 and IPv6
No external dependencies
Simple configuration with command-line arguments

Use Cases:

Running a SOCKS5 proxy on routers or embedded devices
Creating a quick tunnel for network traffic
Bypassing network restrictions on low-power hardware

Alternatives:

dante – More feature-rich but significantly larger and more complex
shadowsocks – Focuses on encryption and obfuscation, while microsocks is simpler and lighter

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Sep 15, 2025 10:27pm		0	VERSION_BUMP	db1e1ef1
Sep 14, 2024 3:49am		0	VERSION_BUMP	ecabcb28