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leaf-proxy for Mac

Lightweight and fast proxy utility

Quick answer: leaf-proxy is a networking tool for macOS. Install it with brew install leaf-proxy. It is distributed under the Apache-2.0 licence. It has 6 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What leaf-proxy is

leaf-proxy is a networking tool for macOS: lightweight and fast proxy utility.

It is distributed as a Homebrew formula, which builds or pours a binary and puts it on your PATH. The project is open source and lives at https://github.com/eycorsican/leaf.

How to install leaf-proxy

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

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

Prefer a graphical installer? Download it from the official site. MacPicks never hosts or mirrors binaries — the Homebrew command always pulls from the vendor's own release.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install leaf-proxy on Mac?

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

Is leaf-proxy open source?

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

Does leaf-proxy 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 leaf-proxy?

It was installed 6 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #9147 in this catalogue.

What version of leaf-proxy is current?

The latest packaged version is 0.14.2.