What is this?
v2rayN is a free, open-source GUI client for Windows, Linux and macOS that manages proxy connections using protocols like V2Ray, Xray, sing-box, Trojan, Shadowsocks and others.
v2rayN is a free, open-source GUI client for Windows, Linux and macOS that manages proxy connections using protocols like V2Ray, Xray, sing-box, Trojan, Shadowsocks and others.Is it a standalone app or a library I'd embed in my own project?It is a standalone desktop GUI application, not a library. There's a separate sibling app, v2rayNG, for mobile.
It is a standalone desktop GUI application, not a library. There's a separate sibling app, v2rayNG, for mobile.How do I get it running?Download the prebuilt release for your platform from the GitHub releases page and run it; no build-from-source step is required for normal use.
Download the prebuilt release for your platform from the GitHub releases page and run it; no build-from-source step is required for normal use.Which proxy protocols/cores does it work with?It works as a front-end for core proxy engines including Xray, sing-box, V2Fly, Trojan, Shadowsocks (SS/SOCKS5), VLESS, VMess and XTLS.
It works as a front-end for core proxy engines including Xray, sing-box, V2Fly, Trojan, Shadowsocks (SS/SOCKS5), VLESS, VMess and XTLS.Any install pitfalls I should watch for?Make sure to pick the correct architecture build (x64/x86/arm64/etc.) for your OS, and verify downloads against the provided GPG signature to avoid tampered mirrors.
Make sure to pick the correct architecture build (x64/x86/arm64/etc.) for your OS, and verify downloads against the provided GPG signature to avoid tampered mirrors.Which platforms and CPU architectures does it support?Windows, Linux and macOS are all supported, each with x64 and arm64 builds; Linux also adds riscv64 and loong64, while Windows additionally supports x86.
Windows, Linux and macOS are all supported, each with x64 and arm64 builds; Linux also adds riscv64 and loong64, while Windows additionally supports x86.Does it help verify my download hasn't been tampered with?Yes, release files are GPG-signed so users can confirm authenticity and integrity before running them.
Yes, release files are GPG-signed so users can confirm authenticity and integrity before running them.Where can I find detailed usage and configuration instructions?The project maintains a Wiki with usage guides and configuration details beyond the README.
The project maintains a Wiki with usage guides and configuration details beyond the README.Is there a community or support channel?Yes, v2rayN has Telegram Group and Telegram Channel links for community discussion and support.
Yes, v2rayN has Telegram Group and Telegram Channel links for community discussion and support.How is it different from v2rayNG?v2rayN is the desktop (Windows/Linux/macOS) client, while v2rayNG is the separate Android mobile version of the same project family.
v2rayN is the desktop (Windows/Linux/macOS) client, while v2rayNG is the separate Android mobile version of the same project family.What are similar projects?v2rayNG, Xray-core, v2ray-core, V2rayU, vpn-configs-for-russia, edgetunnel, Open-Box, personal-edge-proxy
v2rayNG, Xray-core, v2ray-core, V2rayU, vpn-configs-for-russia, edgetunnel, Open-Box, personal-edge-proxy