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2dust/v2rayn

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104,685C#Audience · generalComplexity · 3/5LicenseSetup · easy

TLDR

A Windows, Linux, and macOS app for managing proxy connections with a point-and-click interface. Supports Shadowsocks, VMess, VLESS, Trojan, and SOCKS5 protocols.

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  root((repo))
    What it does
      Proxy client app
      GUI configuration
      Multi-protocol support
    Supported Protocols
      Shadowsocks
      VMess
      VLESS
      Trojan
      SOCKS5
    Platforms
      Windows
      Linux
      macOS
    Tech Stack
      C#
      Xray core
      sing-box core
    Use Cases
      Access restricted content
      Route traffic securely
      Switch proxy servers
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What do people build with it?

USE CASE 1

Access region-restricted content by routing traffic through proxy servers in different locations.

USE CASE 2

Switch between multiple proxy configurations without editing configuration files manually.

USE CASE 3

Manage Shadowsocks, VMess, VLESS, Trojan, and SOCKS5 proxy connections from a single graphical interface.

What is it built with?

C#Xraysing-box

How does it compare?

2dust/v2raynmicrosoft/powertoysshadowsocks/shadowsocks-windows
Stars104,685132,88359,528
LanguageC#C#C#
Setup difficultyeasyeasymoderate
Complexity3/51/52/5
Audiencegeneralgeneralgeneral

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How do you get it running?

Difficulty · easy Time to first run · 5min
Use it freely, but any project you distribute that includes this code must also be GPL-licensed and open source.

In plain English

2dust/v2rayN is a graphical client application for managing proxy connections on Windows, Linux, and macOS. A proxy acts as a go-between that routes your internet traffic through a different server, commonly used to access content that might be restricted in a given region. This client supports several proxy protocols including Shadowsocks, VMess, VLESS, Trojan, and SOCKS5 (all listed in the project topics), and works with the Xray and sing-box proxy cores. It is written in C# and provides a point-and-click interface for configuring and switching between proxy servers, rather than requiring users to edit configuration files by hand.

Copy-paste prompts

Prompt 1
How do I set up v2rayN to use a Shadowsocks proxy server on Windows?
Prompt 2
Show me how to add and switch between multiple VLESS proxy configurations in v2rayN.
Prompt 3
What are the steps to configure v2rayN with a Trojan proxy on macOS?
Prompt 4
How do I import proxy server settings into v2rayN instead of entering them manually?

Frequently asked questions

What is v2rayn?

A Windows, Linux, and macOS app for managing proxy connections with a point-and-click interface. Supports Shadowsocks, VMess, VLESS, Trojan, and SOCKS5 protocols.

What language is v2rayn written in?

Mainly C#. The stack also includes C#, Xray, sing-box.

What license does v2rayn use?

Use it freely, but any project you distribute that includes this code must also be GPL-licensed and open source.

How hard is v2rayn to set up?

Setup difficulty is rated easy, with roughly 5min to a first successful run.

Who is v2rayn for?

Mainly general.

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