An intelligent HTTP/Socks5 proxy for Windows that automatically detects and circumvents internet censorship with built-in Shadowsocks support.
FWLite is an intelligent HTTP/Socks5 proxy application for Windows designed to bypass internet censorship like the Great Firewall. It automatically detects blocked websites using gfwlist and custom rules, then routes traffic through supported proxy protocols including Shadowsocks. The project provides a portable package with both CLI and GUI interfaces for easy deployment.
Windows users in regions with internet censorship who need a reliable, automated tool to access blocked websites and services. It's suitable for both technical and non-technical users due to its GUI.
Developers choose FWLite for its intelligent automatic detection of blocked sites, built-in support for multiple proxy protocols including Shadowsocks, and portable Windows packaging with no installation required. Its active development and plugin ecosystem provide flexibility for advanced users.
A anti-censorship HTTP proxy with builtin shadowsocks support.
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Automatically detects blocked sites using gfwlist, user-defined rules, and network timeouts, ensuring reliable access to restricted content as per the features list.
Supports HTTP Proxy, Socks5, hxsocks variants, and Shadowsocks, allowing flexibility in connecting to various proxy servers for different needs.
Includes both CLI and GUI in a portable executable, requiring no installation, which simplifies deployment for Windows users as highlighted in the README.
Offers proxy chaining, ad-blocking via hosts, port forwarding, and SIP003 plugin support, catering to advanced users seeking enhanced control and features.
Exclusively designed for Windows 7 or higher, with no support for other operating systems, severely restricting its usability in mixed or non-Windows environments.
Requires Microsoft Visual C++ 2015 Redistributable and has known update crashes related to python-cryptography, indicating potential instability and maintenance headaches.
Shadowsocks subscription support is marked as 'test pending' in the README, suggesting some functionalities may not be fully reliable or ready for production use.