ProxyChains-NG

A UNIX command-line preloader that forces a program's TCP connections through SOCKS or HTTP proxies.

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About ProxyChains-NG

ProxyChains-NG hooks network-related libc functions in dynamically linked programs and redirects their connections through one or more SOCKS or HTTP proxies, such as a local Tor client. You run the target program through the proxychains command and it connects via the proxy chain set in the configuration.

It is the continuation of the unmaintained original proxychains project, and current releases are published on GitHub. Because it works by preloading, statically linked programs are not affected.

Strengths

  • Routes programs through proxies without changing them
  • Supports chains of several SOCKS or HTTP proxies
  • Works with Tor as the proxy

Limitations

  • Only affects dynamically linked programs
  • UNIX-like systems only
  • Old SourceForge page is outdated; use GitHub releases

Details

Pricing
FreeFree and open source.
License
GPL-2.0
Developer
rofl0r
Platforms
macOS, Linux, Command line
How it runs
Downloadable app
Account
Not required
Best suited for
Sending a command-line program's traffic through Tor or another proxy
Last verified
Added
Provenance
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  • torsocks

    A command-line wrapper that routes an application's network traffic through the Tor network.

    FreeOpen sourceLinuxCommand line

    torsocks is maintained by the Tor Project and routes a terminal program through Tor only, aiming to prevent leaks but without chaining arbitrary SOCKS or HTTP proxies.

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