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overtls for Mac

Simple proxy tunnel for bypassing the GFW

Quick answer: overtls is a networking tool for macOS. Install it with brew install overtls. It is distributed under the MIT licence. It has 35 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What overtls is

overtls is a networking tool for macOS: simple proxy tunnel for bypassing the GFW.

It is distributed as a Homebrew formula, which builds or pours a binary and puts it on your PATH. The project is open source and lives at https://github.com/ShadowsocksR-Live/overtls.

How to install overtls

  1. Open Terminal (press ⌘ + Space and type “Terminal”).
  2. If Homebrew is not installed yet, run the installer below once.
  3. Run brew install overtls.

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install overtls on Mac?

Run brew install overtls in Terminal. This requires Homebrew; if you do not have it, install it first with the command below.

Is overtls open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the MIT licence.

Does overtls run on Apple silicon?

Homebrew publishes this formula for macOS. If upstream does not ship an Apple silicon build, Rosetta 2 handles the Intel binary.

How popular is overtls?

It was installed 35 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #5297 in this catalogue.

What version of overtls is current?

The latest packaged version is 0.3.17.