squid ☆
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Description:
Advanced proxy caching server for HTTP, HTTPS, FTP, and Gopher
Type: Formula  |  Latest Version: 7.3@0  |  Tracked Since: Oct 31, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Networking
Tags: proxy caching networking server http
Install: brew install squid
About:
Squid is a high-performance proxy caching server designed to reduce bandwidth and improve response times by caching frequently requested web content. It supports HTTP, HTTPS, FTP, and Gopher protocols, offering advanced access control, authentication, and logging capabilities. It is widely used to optimize network traffic for client-side caching and security filtering.
Key Features:
  • Protocol support for HTTP, HTTPS, FTP, and Gopher
  • Robust access control lists (ACLs) and authentication
  • Bandwidth management and traffic shaping
  • Detailed logging and analysis tools
Use Cases:
  • Reducing internet bandwidth usage for organizations
  • Accelerating web browsing speeds via caching
  • Enforcing network usage policies and filtering content
Alternatives:
  • Varnish – Varnish is a specialized HTTP accelerator focused on speeding up web servers, whereas Squid is a general-purpose proxy supporting multiple protocols.
  • Tinyproxy – Tinyproxy is a lightweight proxy ideal for small networks, while Squid offers more enterprise-grade features and performance.
Version History
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Oct 31, 2025 10:54pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 1578b6a3
Sep 15, 2025 12:52pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 79d8f3a7
Oct 11, 2024 10:47pm 0 VERSION_BUMP e8d4abcb
Oct 11, 2024 10:03pm 0 VERSION_BUMP faab0bc1
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