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ghostunnel for Mac

Simple SSL/TLS proxy with mutual authentication

Quick answer: ghostunnel is a networking tool for macOS. Install it with brew install ghostunnel. It is distributed under the Apache-2.0 licence. It has 35 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What ghostunnel is

ghostunnel is a networking tool for macOS: simple SSL/TLS proxy with mutual authentication.

It is distributed as a Homebrew formula, which builds or pours a binary and puts it on your PATH. It is distributed under the Apache-2.0 licence.

How to install ghostunnel

  1. Open Terminal (press ⌘ + Space and type “Terminal”).
  2. If Homebrew is not installed yet, run the installer below once.
  3. Run brew install ghostunnel.

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install ghostunnel on Mac?

Run brew install ghostunnel in Terminal. This requires Homebrew; if you do not have it, install it first with the command below.

Is ghostunnel open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the Apache-2.0 licence.

Does ghostunnel run on Apple silicon?

Homebrew publishes this formula for macOS. If upstream does not ship an Apple silicon build, Rosetta 2 handles the Intel binary.

How popular is ghostunnel?

It was installed 35 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #5278 in this catalogue.

What version of ghostunnel is current?

The latest packaged version is 1.11.5.