wwwoffle ☆
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Description:
Better browsing for computers with intermittent connections
Type: Formula  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Networking
Tags: proxy offline caching networking www
Install: brew install wwwoffle
About:
WWWOFFLE is a proxy server designed for computers with intermittent or slow internet connections. It allows users to browse the web offline by automatically fetching and caching pages when a connection is available. The tool manages a queue of requested pages, making it ideal for dial-up or unreliable networks.
Key Features:
  • Offline web browsing and caching
  • Automatic fetching of queued pages
  • Support for HTTP and FTP protocols
  • Configurable via web interface
Use Cases:
  • Browsing the web on dial-up or intermittent connections
  • Pre-downloading websites for offline research
  • Managing bandwidth usage on slow networks
Alternatives:
  • Polipo – Polipo is a smaller, caching proxy but lacks the specific offline queuing workflow of WWWOFFLE.
  • Squid – Squid is a full-featured caching proxy for enterprise networks, more complex to configure for simple offline browsing.
Version History
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Sep 11, 2025 9:33pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 544f5a96
Sep 11, 2024 6:33pm 0 VERSION_BUMP e03ba3a5
Sep 19, 2023 3:14am 0 VERSION_BUMP 3ecee52f
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