SquidMan

Name: SquidMan
Author: Tony Gray

A macOS graphical installer and manager for running a personal Squid proxy cache.

By Tony Gray

FreeProprietarymacOS

Official websitesquidman.net

Download pagesquidman.net

Alternatives

SquidA caching and forwarding web proxy for HTTP, HTTPS and FTP with detailed access controls.
TinyproxyA lightweight HTTP and HTTPS proxy daemon for small networks and embedded systems.
3proxyA small cross-platform proxy server supporting HTTP, SOCKS and port mapping.
Apache Traffic ServerA caching proxy server for accelerating and managing HTTP traffic.

About SquidMan

SquidMan provides a graphical way to install and manage Squid as a personal proxy server on a Mac. The proxy can cache downloaded content, serve other computers on the local subnet, and help some Mac applications work through authenticated proxy servers.

The current release is compatible with macOS 10.10 or later and includes Squid.

Strengths

Installs and manages the Squid proxy cache
Can share a proxy with computers on the local subnet
Includes Squid

Limitations

Requires macOS 10.10 or later

Details

Pricing: FreeThe author permits free distribution of unmodified copies.
License: Proprietary (Copyrighted freeware; freely distributable unmodified)
Developer: Tony Gray
Platforms: macOS
How it runs: Downloadable app
Best suited for: Mac users who want a graphical interface for a personal Squid proxy
Categories: System utilities, Network tools
Last verified: October 8, 2026
Added: October 8, 2026
Provenance: Selected from the Homebrew cask
Sources: squidman.net/squidman

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