What is this?
V2rayU is a macOS client built on the v2ray/xray core, used for circumventing internet censorship ('scientific internet access'). It's written natively in Swift.
V2rayU is a macOS client built on the v2ray/xray core, used for circumventing internet censorship ('scientific internet access'). It's written natively in Swift.Is this a command-line tool or a GUI app?It's a native macOS GUI app (a menu bar style client) written in Swift, not a CLI tool — it wraps the v2ray/xray core with a graphical interface.
It's a native macOS GUI app (a menu bar style client) written in Swift, not a CLI tool — it wraps the v2ray/xray core with a graphical interface.How do I install and add a server?Download and run the compiled app on macOS, then add a server manually, by scanning a QR code, by pasting from the clipboard, or by importing a subscription link.
Download and run the compiled app on macOS, then add a server manually, by scanning a QR code, by pasting from the clipboard, or by importing a subscription link.Do I need to install v2ray or xray separately?No — V2rayU is built on top of the v2ray/xray core itself, so you just install the app on macOS without a separate core installation.
No — V2rayU is built on top of the v2ray/xray core itself, so you just install the app on macOS without a separate core installation.Does it run on Windows or Linux too?No, this is a macOS-only client; there's no Windows or Linux build described.
No, this is a macOS-only client; there's no Windows or Linux build described.Which proxy protocols are supported?It supports Trojan, VMess, Shadowsocks, and SOCKS5, among other proxy protocols.
It supports Trojan, VMess, Shadowsocks, and SOCKS5, among other proxy protocols.Can I add servers by scanning a QR code or pasting a link?Yes — you can add servers via QR code scanning, clipboard paste, manual configuration, or subscription import, and you can also share your own config as a QR code.
Yes — you can add servers via QR code scanning, clipboard paste, manual configuration, or subscription import, and you can also share your own config as a QR code.Is V2rayU free to use?Yes, it's a free, open-source macOS client; no paid tiers are mentioned.
Yes, it's a free, open-source macOS client; no paid tiers are mentioned.Why does it mention 'scientific internet access'?That's a common euphemism in China for bypassing internet censorship (the Great Firewall), which is the main use case for this client.
That's a common euphemism in China for bypassing internet censorship (the Great Firewall), which is the main use case for this client.What are similar projects?clash, nyx, panda-vpn-pro, Open-Box, v2ray, v2rayNG, edgetunnel, vpn-configs-for-russia
clash, nyx, panda-vpn-pro, Open-Box, v2ray, v2rayNG, edgetunnel, vpn-configs-for-russia