nylon
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Description:
Proxy server
Type: Formula  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Networking
Tags: proxy socks5 networking rust security
Install: brew install nylon
About:
Nylon is a lightweight, high-performance SOCKS5 proxy server written in Rust. It provides a robust solution for routing network traffic through a secure tunnel, offering improved speed and reliability. Its primary value is enabling secure and efficient access to restricted network resources.
Key Features:
  • High performance and memory-safe implementation in Rust
  • Supports SOCKS5 protocol for versatile proxying
  • Low resource footprint suitable for embedded systems
  • Simple configuration and easy deployment
Use Cases:
  • Securing network traffic on servers or personal devices
  • Bypassing network restrictions and firewalls
  • Creating a secure tunnel for applications in restricted environments
Alternatives:
  • Dante – A more feature-rich and enterprise-oriented SOCKS server, but with a larger footprint.
  • Shadowsocks – Focuses on obfuscating traffic to evade censorship, whereas Nylon is a standard SOCKS5 implementation.
Version History
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Sep 16, 2025 3:57pm 2 VERSION_BUMP 6357b0ea