VPN
| Rank | App | Description | Tags | Stars |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
sshuttle/sshuttle
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Transparent proxy server that works as a poor man's VPN. Forwards over ssh. Doesn't require admin. Works with Linux and MacOS. Supports DNS tunneling. | 11110 | |
| 2 |
gravitl/netmaker
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Netmaker makes networks with WireGuard. Netmaker automates fast, secure, and distributed virtual networks. | self-hosted cloud kubernetes devsecops k8s mesh network networking security virtual-network virtual-networking vpn vpn-server wg-quick wireguard wireguard-ui wireguard-vpn zero-trust | 8962 |
| 3 |
sandialabs/wiretap
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Wiretap is a transparent, VPN-like proxy server that tunnels traffic via WireGuard and requires no special privileges to run. | golang vpn wireguard proxy tunnel infosec scr-2819 snl-cyber-sec | 758 |
| 4 |
navilg/media-stack
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A stack of self-hosted tools to manage and stream media. Sonarr + Radarr + qBitTorrent + Prowlarr + Jellyfin + VPN | docker selfhosted homelab vpn opensource prowlarr radarr sonarr jackett jellyfin linux-shots media media-stack mediaserver transmission | 398 |
A Virtual Private Network (VPN) refers to a technology that creates an encrypted tunnel for secure data transmission. This is particularly useful when privacy and security are paramount. It operates by encrypting your internet traffic, then bouncing it through a server—ideally one located in another country—that you have chosen, effectively giving you online access to the internet as if you were in that location.
VPNs can be used for secure data transmission and private networks. With a VPN, you can:
Browse privately: You're able to bypass network restrictions without changing your device settings. This is particularly useful when you need to access geo-restricted content or services on a site that doesn’t like you based on your physical location.
Keep your online activities private: Your browsing history, search queries, and other data are concealed from your Internet service provider (ISP) and the servers you visit. This means that you can browse without worrying about someone else seeing what you're doing or who you’re talking to.
Protect your personal information: By encrypting your traffic, VPNs help protect you from hackers, data thieves, and other malicious actors on the internet. They also protect against ISPs snooping into your web activities, like when you're using public WiFi at a coffee shop or library.
Access geo-restricted content: If you want to watch Netflix in another country, for instance, you can use a VPN to mask your location and stream the site in your own native language—even if the service is otherwise unavailable in your region.
Avoid censorship: Some countries, particularly those with repressive governments, censor certain content or websites. VPNs allow you to access these restricted sites by routing your internet traffic through a server that isn’t subjected to the same restrictions.
Create private networks: With VPNs, you can create encrypted communication channels between groups of people who might not be comfortable sharing their information directly with each other. This is useful in business settings or among friends and family.
VPNs are an open source technology that offers various benefits. They're easy to use, don’t require any prior technical knowledge, and can be accessed from anywhere in the world—making them a perfect choice for individuals looking for secure and anonymous internet access.