tinyproxy ☆
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Description:
HTTP/HTTPS proxy for POSIX systems
Type: Formula  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Networking
Tags: proxy http networking server
Install: brew install tinyproxy
About:
Tinyproxy is a lightweight, efficient HTTP/HTTPS proxy daemon for POSIX operating systems. It is designed to be minimal and resource-efficient, making it ideal for embedded environments and dedicated proxy scenarios. The tool supports access control lists and can be configured to handle a large number of concurrent connections with low overhead.
Key Features:
  • Lightweight and low memory footprint
  • Supports HTTP/HTTPS (CONNECT) traffic
  • Granular access control via ACLs
  • High concurrency handling
Use Cases:
  • Providing internet access for internal networks
  • Embedded systems or devices with limited resources
  • Content filtering and access control
Alternatives:
  • Squid – Squid is a full-featured caching proxy but is significantly heavier and more complex to configure than Tinyproxy.
  • Privoxy – Privoxy focuses on ad-blocking and privacy filtering, whereas Tinyproxy focuses purely on forwarding HTTP traffic.
Version History
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Sep 12, 2025 12:57am 0 VERSION_BUMP bd01222b
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