shadowsocks-libev ☆
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Description:
Libev port of shadowsocks
Type: Formula  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  @shadowsocks  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Networking
Tags: proxy vpn encryption censorship networking security
Install: brew install shadowsocks-libev
About:
Shadowsocks-libev is a lightweight, secure SOCKS5 proxy implementation designed for low-end devices and servers. It encrypts traffic to bypass network censorship and restrictions efficiently. Its minimal resource usage makes it ideal for routers and embedded systems.
Key Features:
  • Lightweight and memory-efficient
  • Strong encryption support (AES, ChaCha20, etc.)
  • Cross-platform compatibility
  • Asynchronous I/O for high performance
Use Cases:
  • Bypassing internet censorship and firewalls
  • Securing traffic on untrusted networks
  • Running secure proxies on low-resource devices
Alternatives:
  • shadowsocks-rust – Rust implementation with similar features but different performance characteristics
  • v2ray – More complex, feature-rich proxy platform with additional protocols
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Mar 4, 2026 8:29pm 0 REVISION_ONLY 07d6476a
Sep 17, 2025 1:28pm 5 VERSION_BUMP 3ee5a012
Nov 10, 2024 4:33pm 5 VERSION_BUMP 740d09c3
Sep 11, 2024 10:41pm 5 VERSION_BUMP 6cd6c691
Sep 24, 2023 11:40am 4 VERSION_BUMP 22c11d62
Jan 2, 2023 9:05am 4 VERSION_BUMP af7fb699
Nov 21, 2022 11:25am 4 VERSION_BUMP 3999ce0c
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