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ShadowsocksX for Mac

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Quick answer: ShadowsocksX is a utility for macOS. Install it with brew install --cask shadowsocksx. The project is open source. It has 5 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What ShadowsocksX is

ShadowsocksX is a utility for macOS: removed according to regulations.

It is distributed as a Homebrew cask, which installs a .app bundle into your Applications folder. The project is open source and lives at https://github.com/shadowsocks/shadowsocks-iOS/wiki/Shadowsocks-for-OSX-Help.

How to install ShadowsocksX

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

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install ShadowsocksX on Mac?

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

Is ShadowsocksX open source?

Yes. The project's source repository is linked from its homepage: shadowsocks/shadowsocks-iOS.

Does ShadowsocksX run on Apple silicon?

Yes, as a universal binary.

How popular is ShadowsocksX?

It was installed 5 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #9536 in this catalogue.

What version of ShadowsocksX is current?

The latest packaged version is 2.6.3.