Web Debugging Proxy Application
Publisher’s description
What is James?
James by Julian Hollmann is open-source Windows software in the vpn & proxy category. It is written in JavaScript.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (NSIS) installers for 64-bit Windows. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (james-proxy/james) has 1,439 stars. Similar programs include nginx, OpenVPN and Proton VPN.
Project description on GitHub: “Web Debugging Proxy Application”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- No update for more than a year
In short: James is an open-source vpn & proxy tool for 64-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is James safe to download?
- The file is served by github.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
D8B38CA4668A662E220E515587BC546E4474898E4DF3D96817533C98579ED5BF· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- The source code is public
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 1 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.1.2Latest | February 3, 2019 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id james.james -ejames-setup-2.1.2.exe /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Julian Hollmann
- Category
- VPN & proxy
- Licence
- MIT
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/james-proxy/james
- Written in
- JavaScript
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Version
- 2.1.2
- Released
- February 3, 2019
- Added to the catalogue
- March 30, 2021
- Versions listed
- 1
- GitHub stars
- 1,439
- GitHub forks
- 124
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- james.james
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is James free?
Yes. James is open-source software under the MIT licence.
Is James safe to download?
The download comes from github.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install James with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can James be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does James run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
What are alternatives to James?
nginx, OpenVPN, Proton VPN, Tailscale and Netbird. The alternatives page compares them.
