LightProxy is an open-source web debugging proxy alternative to Charles, which is based on whistle & Electron.
Publisher’s description
What is LightProxy?
LightProxy by Alibaba is open-source Windows software in the vpn & proxy category. It is written in TypeScript.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (NSIS) installers for 64-bit Windows. It can be installed for the current user only, without administrator rights. It needs Windows 10 or newer. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Updates and version history
The current version is 1.1.41, released on March 1, 2021. The version history goes back to September 1, 2021: 2 releases, all linked to the official files. The last update is more than a year old.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (alibaba/lightproxy) has 3,211 stars. Similar programs include OpenVPN, nginx and Proton VPN.
Project description on GitHub: “💎 Cross platform Web debugging proxy”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
- Installs without administrator rights
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- No update for more than a year
In short: LightProxy is an open-source vpn & proxy tool for 64-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is LightProxy 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:
B073261EF11303A47A19C0869EDC12AE869BA121CF40113DAB1613E19FAC7386· 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
Security practices (OpenSSF Scorecard)
Automated checks of the alibaba/lightproxy repository on GitHub by the Open Source Security Foundation, last run on October 19, 2026.
- No dangerous workflows10
- Licence declared10
- No binaries in the repository8
- Actively maintained0
- Code review0
- Restricted token permissions0
- OpenSSF Best Practices badge0
- Pinned dependencies0
- Security policy0
- Fuzzing0
- Signed releases0
- Static code analysis0
The score rates how the project is developed and released, not whether the program is safe to install. scorecard.dev
Recent versions
All 2 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.1.41Latest | March 1, 2021 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 1.1.40 | September 1, 2021 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Alibaba.LightProxy -eLightProxy-Setup-1.1.41.exe /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Alibaba
- Category
- VPN & proxy
- Licence
- Apache-2.0
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/alibaba/lightproxy
- Written in
- TypeScript
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10 (Windows 10+)
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Version
- 1.1.41
- Released
- March 1, 2021
- Added to the catalogue
- September 1, 2021
- Versions listed
- 2
- GitHub stars
- 3,211
- GitHub forks
- 273
- Website
- lightproxy.org
- winget ID
- Alibaba.LightProxy
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is LightProxy free?
Yes. LightProxy is open-source software under the Apache-2.0 licence.
Is LightProxy 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 LightProxy 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 LightProxy be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Which Windows versions does LightProxy support?
The installer requires Windows 10 or newer and is available for 64-bit.
Does LightProxy run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of LightProxy?
The versions page lists all 2 versions with links to their official installer files, back to September 1, 2021.
Can I use LightProxy without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to LightProxy?
OpenVPN, nginx, Proton VPN, Tailscale and Netbird. The alternatives page compares them.
