socks5-proxy-server
SOCKS5 proxy server with built-in authentication and Telegram-bot for user management and user statistics on data spent (handy when you pay per GB of data). It is dockerised and simple to install.
Little to no recent activity. Treat as unmaintained until proven otherwise.
Commit activity more than 2% of tracked projects; popularity more than 9%. How this is calculated.
Commits, last 11 months
| Stars | 143 |
|---|---|
| Latest release | v1.20.0 · 29 Nov 2025 |
| Repo updated | 29 Nov 2025 |
| Licence | Apache-2.0 |
| Built with | Docker |
Is socks5-proxy-server actively maintained?
socks5-proxy-server logged 1 commit over the last 11 months, but none in the most recent quarter. Development has paused rather than stopped outright — worth watching before a production deployment.
The most recent tagged release, v1.20.0, is about 10 months old.
socks5-proxy-server ranks #6 of 9 tracked proxy projects. Several better-maintained options exist in the same category — they are listed below.
What socks5-proxy-server actually does
This is a containerised SOCKS5 proxy server that includes integrated authentication. It features a Telegram bot interface for managing users and tracking their data usage. This is particularly useful for environments where bandwidth is billed by the gigabyte.
Best fit: Ideal for administrators who need to track per-user bandwidth consumption and manage proxy access directly through Telegram.
Worth knowing: The project exhibits low maintenance activity, which may present security risks if unpatched issues arise.
Deployment notes
As a containerised application, deployment is straightforward via Docker, though you should ensure appropriate port exposure and container networking configuration.
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