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
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Sep 15, 2025 10:27pm 0 VERSION_BUMP db1e1ef1
Sep 14, 2024 3:49am 0 VERSION_BUMP ecabcb28
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