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ShadowsocksX-NG-R for Mac

Next Generation of ShadowsocksX

Quick answer: ShadowsocksX-NG-R is a utility for macOS. Install it with brew install --cask shadowsocksx-ng-r. The project is open source. It has 3 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What ShadowsocksX-NG-R is

ShadowsocksX-NG-R is a utility for macOS: next Generation of ShadowsocksX.

It is distributed as a Homebrew cask, which installs a .app bundle into your Applications folder. The project is open source and lives at https://github.com/qinyuhang/ShadowsocksX-NG-R/.

How to install ShadowsocksX-NG-R

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

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install ShadowsocksX-NG-R on Mac?

Run brew install --cask shadowsocksx-ng-r in Terminal. This requires Homebrew; if you do not have it, install it first with the command below.

Is ShadowsocksX-NG-R open source?

Yes. The project's source repository is linked from its homepage: qinyuhang/ShadowsocksX-NG-R.

Does ShadowsocksX-NG-R run on Apple silicon?

Yes, as a universal binary.

How popular is ShadowsocksX-NG-R?

It was installed 3 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #10246 in this catalogue.

What version of ShadowsocksX-NG-R is current?

The latest packaged version is 1.4.4-r8-resigning.