Shadowsocks-libev
Lightweight encrypted SOCKS5 proxy
Shadowsocks-libev is a lightweight, secure SOCKS5 proxy designed to protect internet traffic. It is written in pure C and optimized for embedded devices and low-end servers.
Key features
- Encrypted SOCKS5 proxy
- Low resource usage
- Runs on routers
- Multiple ciphers
Pros & cons
Strengths
- Very efficient
- Good for constrained devices
Trade-offs
- Not a full VPN
- Configuration knowledge needed
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