Proxy Switcher and Manager
Manage and switch between multiple proxy types (SOCKS, PAC, and Direct) with profile support
What is Proxy Switcher and Manager?
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Summary
"Proxy Switcher and Manager" extension brings the power of proxy management to your browser. Using this extension, you can configure your browser to use a proxy server without altering your operating system's network. The toolbar icon indicates the current type of proxy your browser is using (No Proxy Mode (Direct), Auto-detect Proxy Mode, Manual Mode (SOCKS and HTTPS), and PAC Script Mode). The extension is designed such that no resource is used while the panel is closed.
Features:
- Supports profiles to store multiple proxy servers and switch between them when needed
- Supports inline PAC script
- Supports refreshing the PAC script from a remote server
- Displays failed resources and the reason they failed
- Supports badge text and toolbar color to differentiate between proxy profiles
Notes:
- The toolbar icon is an indicator of the current proxy type. Place your mouse over the toolbar button to get more info.
- The badge text displays the number of failed resources. Opening the panel, you can check these resources by pressing the "Error Log" button (this feature is disabled by default).
- It is possible to search for free transparent or anonymous proxy servers in the manual proxy tab.
Why do I need this extension to alter my proxy?
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Pros
- Works flawlessly
- Simple and easy to use
- Useful for managing proxy settings
Cons
- Confusing Save and Delete options
- Color selection issues in Firefox and Chrome
- Difficulty adding username and password for proxies
Most mentioned
- Works great! Simple UI, Easy to use
- Good
- Easy to work with and useful
- Unable to save custom proxy
- Adding username and password for proxies
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Safety
Risk impact
Proxy Switcher and Manager is relatively safe to use as it requires very minimum permissions.
Risk likelihood
Proxy Switcher and Manager has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.
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