makiproxy5

Python Socks5 Proxy Server

Allows users to run a Proxy5 server on thier own local computer, implemented using sockets.

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Installation

Running the following to install:

pip install makiproxy5

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Usage

if __name__ == "__main__":
	ps = ProxyServer(host=None, port=10696, username=None, password=None, max_clients=3, secure=True)
	ps.run()

• host : This is the current local IP of the devices, this will be automatically so can be left blank.
• port : State the local port you want to clients to use when connecting to the proxy server.
• username : Set allowed username that can access the proxy server during authentication.
• password : Corresponding password required for username during authentication.
• max_client : Allow a maximum of x concurrent connections to the proxy server.
• secure : Disables no authentication method, so all users must provide username/pass to connect.

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Example

Example usage for initializing proxy server.

ProxyServer(username="maki", password="password", port=10696, secure=True).run()

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Client Connection Options:

There are many ways to use this server, I will mention a few for aid.

• On Firefox (PC): Using extension Proxy Toggle, https://addons.mozilla.org/en-GB/firefox/addon/proxy-toggle/ Any extension where Proxy5 is accepted and allows the username/password authentication method.

• On iOS (Mobile): Using this app, although cost £2-3 its the best option I have found. https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/shadowrocket/id932747118 There may be other options available on Andriod for free.

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Journey and Motivation

I wanted to watch UK TV shows that weren't available while abroad so decided to make a proxy server running on a raspberry pi so that I could watch free of charge and effortlessly.

Of course I could of just bought a monthly subscription to a VPN service or a proxy for a month, but what's the fun in that? I wanted to challenge myself, learn more about things I depend on instead of just using it.

I started my journey by looking at RFC for proxy5 protocol, and inspecting wireshark for proxy server running in practical way, so I could implement it myself.

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Michael Peres 22/07/2022

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