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shadowsocks/ShadowsocksX-NG

Next Generation of ShadowsocksX

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shadowsocks/ShadowsocksX-NG has 32k+ stars and 7.5k+ forks on GitHub, is written in Swift, and was last pushed on Oct 5, 2026. Data as of . Signed-in members get hourly updates — create a free account.

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Type:ApplicationCategory(s):Networking, Proxies & VPNsiOS & macOSNetworking & Communication
Added to GitGenius on October 5th, 2026
Created on June 10th, 2016
Open Issues & Pull Requests: 306 (+0)
GitHub issues: Enabled
Number of forks: 7,718
Total Stargazers: 32,869 (+0)
Total Subscribers: 929 (+0)

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Median issue/PR response: 6.1 days
Mean response time: 180.1 days
90th percentile: 444.6 days
Tracked items: 33

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1 person did triage or write work on this repository in the last 12 months.

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Open issues: 18
New in 7 days: 0
Closed in 7 days: 0
Avg open age: 1,497 days
Stale 30+ days: 18
Stale 90+ days: 18

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Opened in 7 days: 0
Closed in 7 days: 0
Comments in 7 days: 0
Events in 7 days: 0

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Detailed Description

ShadowsocksX-ng is a macOS client for the Shadowsocks proxy protocol that extends the original ShadowsocksX with additional features and modern implementation.

The tool addresses the need for a functional Shadowsocks client on macOS by providing a graphical interface to configure and manage Shadowsocks connections. It works by accepting local proxy requests and tunneling them through Shadowsocks servers, allowing users to route traffic through encrypted proxies. The project supports additional plugins and protocols including kcptun and v2ray-plugin, expanding beyond basic Shadowsocks functionality to accommodate different network conditions and use cases.

Developers and users running macOS who need a Shadowsocks client should consider this tool as the designated next-generation successor to the original ShadowsocksX. It suits anyone requiring a native macOS application with graphical configuration rather than command-line operation. The inclusion of plugin support makes it suitable for users who need advanced features like protocol obfuscation or alternative transport mechanisms beyond standard Shadowsocks.

The project shows ongoing maintenance with regular updates addressing bugs and compatibility issues. Development activity demonstrates responsiveness to user-reported problems and incorporation of community feedback. The codebase is actively refined with improvements to the user interface and underlying proxy handling logic. The maintainers continue to support the tool as a primary macOS implementation in the Shadowsocks ecosystem.