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Next Generation of ShadowsocksX

Swift ◇ kcptun GPL-3.0
★32.9KSTARS
⑂7.7KFORKS
!306ISSUES
🏆#389GLOBAL RANK
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Stars gained+189+822+2.4K
Per day272727
Forks gained+39+155+387

ShadowsocksX-NG gained 822 stars in the last 30 days, about 27 a day, and now has 32.9K. It is about 10 years old and has averaged roughly 3.3K stars a year. It ranks #10 among Swift repositories and #389 across all languages on GitHubRepo.

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💡 Overview

ShadowsocksX-NG is an open-source project written in Swift: Next Generation of ShadowsocksX.

Engineered for speed, consistency, and developer ease, it solves common hurdles in kcptun, macos, shadowsocks. It provides clear interfaces, comprehensive configuration options, and seamless integration with existing tools across the modern development stack.

⚡ Key Features

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Optimized execution pipeline written in Swift for predictable speed.

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Zero-friction configuration with comprehensive sensible defaults out of the box.

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Cross-platform runtime support across Linux, macOS, and Windows environments.

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Strong typing and modular architecture designed for easy extension and maintainability.

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Standardized CLI and API interfaces for smooth integration into CI/CD workflows.

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Active community maintenance with regular dependency updates and security patches.

📥 Installation

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$ git clone https://github.com/shadowsocks/ShadowsocksX-NG.git
cd ShadowsocksX-NG

⚙ System Requirements

Platforms

  • • macOS
  • • Linux
  • • Windows

Runtime & Dependencies

Swift 5.9+ / Xcode 15+ (macOS/Linux)

Architecture

x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)

🧠 How It Works

ShadowsocksX-NG coordinates its core functionality through a modular Swift 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 ShadowsocksX-NG into Swift 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 GPL-3.0 license.

🚀 Getting Started

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Install ShadowsocksX-NG using your package manager: `git clone https://github.com/shadowsocks/ShadowsocksX-NG.git`

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Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for ShadowsocksX-NG.

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Import ShadowsocksX-NG into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.

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Execute your test suite or run `ShadowsocksX-NG --help` to verify successful setup.

👍 Strengths

Active community backing with 32,872 GitHub stars and verified adoption.
Permissive open-source distribution under the GPL-3.0 license.
Built in Swift for high execution speed and developer familiarity.
Cross-platform compatibility across modern Linux, macOS, and Windows environments.
Clean modular design allowing flexible configuration and pipeline integration.

⚠️ Considerations

Requires familiarity with Swift and modern CLI workflows.
Ecosystem extensions may require manual configuration depending on environment constraints.
Active development roadmap means breaking API changes may occur across major versions.

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👥 Who Should Use This

Developers and engineering teams building with Swift, seeking reliable, tested, and actively maintained tooling for production workloads.

🏆 Nearby in the Rankings

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does ShadowsocksX-NG do? +

Next Generation of ShadowsocksX

What language is ShadowsocksX-NG written in? +

The primary language is Swift. Topics include: kcptun, macos, shadowsocks, shadowsocksx-ng, swift.

Is ShadowsocksX-NG actively maintained? +

Yes, the last recorded push was on Oct 5, 2026 with 306 open issues being tracked.

How many stars does ShadowsocksX-NG have? +

ShadowsocksX-NG has 32,872 stars and 7,738 forks on GitHub.

How does ShadowsocksX-NG rank among GitHub repositories? +

With 32,872 stars, shadowsocks/ShadowsocksX-NG is ranked #389 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #10 among Swift projects.

What license is ShadowsocksX-NG distributed under? +

The repository reports a GPL-3.0 license. Always verify the repository LICENSE file for legal terms.

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