proxy-list is a curated collection of free public proxies that gets updated regularly.
The project addresses the need for accessible proxy servers by aggregating free public proxies from the internet and organizing them by protocol type. It provides downloadable lists of SOCKS5, SOCKS4, and HTTP proxies in a centralized location, eliminating the need to search multiple sources. The proxies are collected and maintained for easy access, though the maintainer notes they do not control or manage these proxies themselves.
The tool suits developers and security researchers who need proxy lists for educational purposes or testing. It works best for scenarios requiring multiple proxy options across different protocols rather than a single managed proxy service. The project explicitly positions itself as educational and recommends using the accompanying SOCKER tool to verify which proxies in the list are currently functional.
Issues and pull requests often wait weeks or longer for a first response.
