sshuttle ☆
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Description:
Proxy server that works as a poor man's VPN
Type: Formula  |  Latest Version: 1.3.2@0  |  Tracked Since: Oct 12, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Networking
Tags: ssh vpn proxy networking security
Install: brew install sshuttle
About:
sshuttle is a proxy server that functions as a 'poor man's VPN'. It transparently forwards network traffic from clients through a remote SSH server, creating a secure tunnel without requiring root privileges on the client machine or special VPN software.
Key Features:
  • Transparent proxying without root access
  • Works over standard SSH connections
  • Supports DNS tunneling
  • No special VPN client software needed
Use Cases:
  • Secure browsing on untrusted networks
  • Accessing remote networks via SSH
  • Bypassing network restrictions
Alternatives:
  • OpenVPN – Full VPN solution requiring root and complex setup
  • WireGuard – Modern VPN protocol with kernel-level performance
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Oct 12, 2025 10:19am 0 VERSION_BUMP 8eb4a738
Oct 10, 2024 8:42am 0 VERSION_BUMP 457131ff
Sep 10, 2024 11:23pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 8930f653
Oct 5, 2023 10:22pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 3646e12b
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