Shadowsocks

Shadowsocks client for Chrome.

Shadowsocks Chrome Extension: Secure Browsing Tool

Shadowsocks is a ChromeOS extension derived from https://github.com/shadowsocks/shadowsocks-chromeapp. Operating as a secure proxy, it encrypts data and facilitates secure internet access. Post configuration and minimization, it can be combined with other tools like switchomega for enhanced functionality. Future updates aim to include newer encryption protocols.
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Extension stats

Users: 4,000+
Rating: 4.57
(103)
Version: 0.1 (Last updated: 2021-05-06)
Creation date: 2019-08-22
Risk impact: Very low risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • background
  • storage
Size: 330.75K
URLs: Website

Other platforms

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Extension summary

A simple Shadowsocks client for ChromeOS.

Source code from https://github.com/shadowsocks/shadowsocks-chromeapp

Just compile work.

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Update 2019-07-18: 目前计划添加一些新的加密protocol支持

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User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Effective and helpful in bypassing firewalls
  • Works well on Chromebook
  • Stable and fast performance compared to other similar software
Cons
  • Lacks support for newer encryption methods like AES-256-GCM and chacha20
  • Has not been updated in over a year
  • Limited encryption options compared to Windows client
Most mentioned
  • Need for support for additional encryption methods
  • Stability and performance on Chromebook
  • Lack of updates and concern about the developer's activity
User reviews
don't work
by Blakil, 2023-06-22

加密方式缺少 AES-256-GCM
by Seer Zhang, 2022-07-23

有效
by Weian Yan, 2021-12-01
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Shadowsocks does not require any sensitive permissions.

Risk likelihood

Shadowsocks has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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