socks
npmv2.8.9TypeScriptFully featured SOCKS proxy client supporting SOCKSv4, SOCKSv4a, and SOCKSv5. Includes Bind and Associate functionality.
Overview
socks is an npm package that fully featured SOCKS proxy client supporting SOCKSv4, SOCKSv4a, and SOCKSv5. Includes Bind and Associate functionality. The latest version is 2.8.9, released under the MIT license.
Who should use it
Teams working in the npm ecosystem who need fully featured SOCKS proxy client supporting SOCKSv4, SOCKSv4a, and SOCKSv5. Includes Bind and Associate functionality and value a focused solution.
When not to use it
Consider an alternative if you need to or if a more actively-maintained option better fits your npm stack.
Pros
- Ships TypeScript type definitions.
- Clear open-source license (MIT).
Cons
- No significant drawbacks detected from available metadata.
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Version history
| Version | Published | License |
|---|---|---|
| 2.8.9latest | 2 months ago | MIT |
| 2.8.8 | 2 months ago | MIT |
| 2.8.7 | 11 months ago | MIT |
| 2.8.6 | 1 year ago | MIT |
| 2.8.5 | 1 year ago | MIT |
| 2.8.4 | 1 year ago | MIT |
| 2.8.3 | 2 years ago | MIT |
| 2.8.2 | 2 years ago | MIT |
| 2.8.1 | 2 years ago | MIT |
| 2.7.4 | 2 years ago | MIT |
| 2.7.3 | 2 years ago | MIT |
| 2.7.2 | 2 years ago | MIT |
| 2.8.0 | 2 years ago | MIT |
| 2.7.1 | 3 years ago | MIT |
| 2.7.0 | 4 years ago | MIT |
| 2.6.2 | 4 years ago | MIT |
| 2.6.1 | 5 years ago | MIT |
| 2.6.0 | 5 years ago | MIT |
| 2.6.0-beta.1 | 5 years ago | MIT |
| 2.5.1 | 5 years ago | MIT |
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Frequently asked questions
How do I install socks?
Run `npm install socks` to add socks to your npm project.
What license is socks released under?
socks is distributed under the MIT license.
How popular is socks?
socks has approximately 0 downloads per week and 1 known dependent packages.