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toyodadoubi/shadowsocksr-backup — explained in plain English

Analysis updated 2026-07-18 · repo last pushed 2017-11-07

39PythonAudience · generalComplexity · 4/5DormantSetup · moderate

tl;dr

A backup of ShadowsocksR, a tool that bypasses internet firewalls by routing your web traffic through an encrypted tunnel to a server in an unrestricted location, letting you access blocked websites.

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    What it does
      Bypasses internet firewalls
      Encrypts web traffic
      Routes through remote server
    How it works
      Server runs on cloud computer
      Client runs on your device
      Encrypted tunnel between them
    Platforms
      Windows and macOS
      Android and iOS
      OpenWRT routers
      Linux servers
    Use cases
      Access blocked websites
      Travel in restricted regions
      Remote work access
    Tech stack
      Python
      Linux servers
      Encryption protocols
    Audience
      General users
      Travelers
      Remote workers

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what do people make with this?

VIBE 1

Access websites blocked in your country by connecting through a server in an unrestricted location.

VIBE 2

Set up a private encrypted tunnel while traveling to regions that restrict certain social media or news sites.

VIBE 3

Connect a phone or laptop client to your own cloud server to browse the web privately.

VIBE 4

Route traffic through an OpenWRT router to provide unrestricted access to all devices on your home network.

what's the stack?

PythonLinuxOpenWRT

how it stacks up fr

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Stars393939
LanguagePythonPythonPython
Last pushed2017-11-07
MaintenanceDormant
Setup difficultymoderatemoderatehard
Complexity4/53/54/5
Audiencegeneraldeveloperdeveloper

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how do i run it?

Difficulty · moderate time til it works · 30min

Requires renting a cloud server (VPS) in an unrestricted region and basic command-line comfort to install and configure the server component.

No license is mentioned in the repository, so it is unclear what permissions you have to use, modify, or distribute this code.

in plain english

ShadowsocksR is a tool that helps you get around internet restrictions and firewalls. It works by setting up an encrypted connection between your device and a server, allowing you to browse the web as if you were in a different location. This is commonly used by people who want to access websites that are blocked in their country or region. The project has two parts: a server and a client. You install the server on a computer that's located somewhere with unrestricted internet access, and you install the client on your own device. The client sends your web traffic through an encrypted tunnel to the server, which then fetches the websites you want and sends them back to you. Because the traffic is encrypted, the firewall can't easily tell what you're looking at or block the connection. Someone who would use this includes a traveler visiting a country where certain social media or news sites are blocked, or a remote worker who needs to access company resources that are only available from specific locations. You'd set up the server piece on a cloud computer, then connect to it from the client app on your phone or laptop. The project supports clients for Windows, macOS, Android, iOS, and OpenWRT routers. The server side is written in Python and runs on Linux systems like Debian, Ubuntu, or CentOS. You can start it with a single command or use a configuration file to manage settings. The README doesn't go into detail about the specific encryption methods or how they compare, but it does mention options for different types of encryption and authentication, which suggests the project offers some flexibility in how the connection is secured. This particular repository appears to be a backup copy of the original ShadowsocksR project.

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Help me set up a ShadowsocksR server on an Ubuntu cloud VPS, what are the installation steps and how do I start it with a single command?
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I have a ShadowsocksR server running. Walk me through configuring a Windows client to connect to it using the server IP, port, and password I set up.
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Explain how to configure ShadowsocksR on an OpenWRT router so all devices on my home network route their traffic through the encrypted tunnel.
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What encryption and authentication options does ShadowsocksR support, and which ones should I choose for the best balance of security and speed?
prompt 5
Help me set up ShadowsocksR on a Debian server using a configuration file instead of command-line flags, what does the config file format look like?

Frequently asked questions

what is shadowsocksr-backup fr?

A backup of ShadowsocksR, a tool that bypasses internet firewalls by routing your web traffic through an encrypted tunnel to a server in an unrestricted location, letting you access blocked websites.

What language is shadowsocksr-backup written in?

Mainly Python. The stack also includes Python, Linux, OpenWRT.

Is shadowsocksr-backup actively maintained?

Dormant — no commits in 2+ years (last push 2017-11-07).

What license does shadowsocksr-backup use?

No license is mentioned in the repository, so it is unclear what permissions you have to use, modify, or distribute this code.

How hard is shadowsocksr-backup to set up?

Setup difficulty is rated moderate, with roughly 30min to a first successful run.

Who is shadowsocksr-backup for?

Mainly general.

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