A very basic multi-threaded TCP proxy used for testing
Star History
Momentum
+10
STARS · LAST 30 DAYS
1
PER DAY
#772
MOST-STARRED Java
| Window | 7 days | 30 days | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stars gained | +7 | +10 | +90 |
| Per day | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Forks gained | +1 | +3 | +10 |
tcp-proxy gained 10 stars in the last 30 days, about 1 a day, and now has 1. It is about 17 years old and has averaged roughly 0 stars a year. It ranks #772 among Java repositories and #14,711 across all languages on GitHubRepo.
Trending Record
19
DAYS ON TRENDING
#100
BEST RANK
May 11, 2009
FIRST APPEARANCE
Active
STATUS TODAY
tcp-proxy has maintained a continuous presence across global trending indexes, peaking at #100. Below is the 30-day activity profile:
💡 Overview
tcp-proxy is an open-source project written in Java: A very basic multi-threaded TCP proxy used for testing.
Engineered for speed, consistency, and developer ease, it solves common hurdles in Java. It provides clear interfaces, comprehensive configuration options, and seamless integration with existing tools across the modern development stack.
⚡ Key Features
Optimized execution pipeline written in Java for predictable speed.
Zero-friction configuration with comprehensive sensible defaults out of the box.
Cross-platform runtime support across Linux, macOS, and Windows environments.
Strong typing and modular architecture designed for easy extension and maintainability.
Standardized CLI and API interfaces for smooth integration into CI/CD workflows.
Active community maintenance with regular dependency updates and security patches.
📥 Installation
$ git clone https://github.com/protocol7/tcp-proxy.git
cd tcp-proxy⚙ System Requirements
Platforms
- • macOS
- • Linux
- • Windows
Runtime & Dependencies
JDK 17 or higher (OpenJDK / GraalVM)
Architecture
x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)
🧠 How It Works
tcp-proxy coordinates its core functionality through a modular Java pipeline. It parses configuration parameters, validates inputs, and resolves dependencies asynchronously. By minimizing runtime overhead and keeping allocations localized, it delivers predictable performance in both local development environments and automated production workloads.
🎯 Production Use Cases
Production System Integration
Embed tcp-proxy into Java backend services to handle core application logic.
CI/CD Automated Pipelines
Run automated validation, builds, and integration suites during deployments.
Developer Tooling & Workflows
Accelerate developer onboarding with pre-configured project utilities.
Open Source Extension
Fork and customize internal modules under the repository's open source license.
🚀 Getting Started
Install tcp-proxy using your package manager: `git clone https://github.com/protocol7/tcp-proxy.git`
Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for tcp-proxy.
Import tcp-proxy into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.
Execute your test suite or run `tcp-proxy --help` to verify successful setup.
👍 Strengths
⚠️ Considerations
⇄ Alternatives & Direct Competitors
👥 Who Should Use This
Developers and engineering teams building with Java, seeking reliable, tested, and actively maintained tooling for production workloads.
🏆 Nearby in the Rankings
protocol7/tcp-proxy is currently ranked #14,711 by stars across every repository tracked on GitHubRepo. These are adjacent projects:
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does tcp-proxy do? +
A very basic multi-threaded TCP proxy used for testing
What language is tcp-proxy written in? +
The primary language is Java. Topics include: software.
Is tcp-proxy actively maintained? +
Yes, the last recorded push was on May 11, 2009 with 0 open issues being tracked.
How many stars does tcp-proxy have? +
tcp-proxy has 1 stars and 0 forks on GitHub.
How does tcp-proxy rank among GitHub repositories? +
With 1 stars, protocol7/tcp-proxy is ranked #14,711 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #772 among Java projects.
What license is tcp-proxy distributed under? +
No SPDX license identified yet. Code without a license is subject to copyright by default.
