Shadowsocks: A Secure SOCKS5 Proxy

Shadowsocks is a high-performance, cross-platform secured SOCKS5 proxy designed to help you surf the internet both privately and securely. Whether you're browsing on your PC, Mac, mobile device, or even a router, Shadowsocks ensures your online activities remain confidential and safe.

Important Note: After upgrading to version 3.x or above, you may need to uninstall and reinstall the app to ensure optimal performance.

Features

1. Cutting-Edge Technology: Shadowsocks uses advanced techniques like Asynchronous I/O and Event-driven programming for superior performance.

2. Resource Efficiency: Designed to consume minimal resources, making it perfect for low-end devices and embedded systems.

3. Multi-Platform Support: Available on various platforms including PC, Mac, mobile devices (Android and iOS), and routers (OpenWRT).

4. Open Source: Shadowsocks boasts open-source implementations in Python, Node.js, Golang, C#, and pure C, ensuring transparency and community-driven development.

For a deeper dive into Shadowsocks, visit our project site at https://www.shadowsocks.org.

Setup

1. Server Setup: To set up your own Shadowsocks server, follow the guidelines at https://shadowsocks.org/en/download/servers.html.

2. Source Code and APK Building: Access the source codes or build your own APK by visiting https://github.com/shadowsocks/shadowsocks-android.

FAQ

For answers to frequently asked questions, check out the comprehensive FAQ section at https://github.com/shadowsocks/shadowsocks-android/wiki/FAQ.

License

Shadowsocks is licensed under the GNU General Public License. Copyright (C) 2016 by Max Lv and Mygod Studio. This software is distributed without any warranty and is free to redistribute or modify under the terms of the GNU GPL, version 3 or later. For full license details, visit http://www.gnu.org/licenses/. Other open-source licenses can be found at https://github.com/shadowsocks/shadowsocks-android/blob/master/README.md#open-source-licenses.

What's New in the Latest Version 5.3.3

Last updated on Feb 10, 2023, version 5.3.3 includes minor bug fixes and improvements. Install or update to the newest version to experience these enhancements!