Shadowsocks GUI application made for Ubuntu / Mac / Win users and powered by Electron.
Publisher’s description
What is Shadowsocks Electron?
Shadowsocks Electron by nojsja 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. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Updates and version history
The current version is 1.2.3, released on January 19, 2023. The version history goes back to May 28, 2022: 2 releases, all linked to the official files. The last update is more than a year old. The source repository has been archived, so further updates are unlikely.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (nojsja/shadowsocks-electron) has 350 stars. Similar programs include OpenVPN, nginx and Proton VPN.
Project description on GitHub: “Shadowsocks GUI application made for Ubuntu / Mac / Win users and powered by Electron.”
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
- Source repository archived
In short: Shadowsocks Electron is an open-source vpn & proxy tool for 64-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Shadowsocks Electron 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:
159DF8C23190688DCF8F7E7A63959200DB0BE8CB56677257F1DDA8B9CFEABDC0· 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 2 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.2.3Latest | January 19, 2023 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 1.1.4 | May 28, 2022 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id nojsja.ShadowsocksElectron -eShadowsocks-Electron-Setup-1.2.3.exe /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- nojsja
- Category
- VPN & proxy
- Licence
- GPL-3.0
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/nojsja/shadowsocks-electron
- Written in
- TypeScript
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Version
- 1.2.3
- Released
- January 19, 2023
- Added to the catalogue
- May 28, 2022
- Versions listed
- 2
- GitHub stars
- 350
- GitHub forks
- 63
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- nojsja.ShadowsocksElectron
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Shadowsocks Electron free?
Yes. Shadowsocks Electron is open-source software under the GPL-3.0 licence.
Is Shadowsocks Electron 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 Shadowsocks Electron 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 Shadowsocks Electron be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does Shadowsocks Electron 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 Shadowsocks Electron?
The versions page lists all 2 versions with links to their official installer files, back to May 28, 2022.
What are alternatives to Shadowsocks Electron?
OpenVPN, nginx, Proton VPN, Tailscale and Netbird. The alternatives page compares them.
