shadowsocks-qt5

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What is shadowsocks-qt5?

A C++/Qt5-based graphical interface for the Shadowsocks protocol providing cross-platform proxy management. It simplifies the configuration of encrypted SOCKS5 proxies for desktop environments.

Tech Stack
C++VPN & Network

Why shadowsocks-qt5?

  • Cross-platform support
  • User-friendly GUI
  • Stable C++ core

Limitations

  • Legacy project status
  • Limited protocol support
  • Manual server entry
3/3/2026
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