Shadowsocks
Shadowsocks is an open-source encrypted proxy utility designed to bypass network firewalls and restrictions. It uses industry-standard encryption algorithms to tunnel internet traffic through remote servers, allowing users to access censored content, protect privacy, and circumvent geographic content blocks. The app is cross-platform, available on macOS, Windows, Linux, Android, and iOS, and operates as a lightweight background service accessible through a system menu icon. It supports multiple protocols and modes including Global, Oversea, and Blacklist modes, with customizable server configurations and rules.
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1 suggestionA native Apple Silicon build of Shadowsocks has been confirmed in the wild. The latest version is available as a universal binary with improved support for both Intel and Apple Silicon Macs. Download the current version from the official FileHorse or the project's official repository — the installer will automatically serve the native universal binary. After installing, your server configurations and preferences will carry over. Be aware that some third-party forks or cask builds (such as ShadowsocksX-NG-R) may still be Intel-only and require Rosetta 2 on Apple Silicon, so verify you are using the official upstream build.
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