Port 8123
Polipo Proxy
Polipo is a lightweight caching and forwarding web proxy designed to speed up browsing by reusing network connections and reducing bandwidth consumption. It serves as an intermediary between web clients and servers, optimizing traffic and caching frequently accessed web resources. Its streamlined design makes it particularly suitable for embedded systems or situations where resource efficiency is critical..
Technical Details
Polipo operates primarily as an HTTP and HTTPS proxy server, enabling clients to access web resources with improved latency and reduced data usage. It implements caching mechanisms that store fetched content, which speeds up repeated requests and decreases upstream bandwidth requirements. Polipo also supports pipelining and connection pooling, further enhancing responsiveness and reducing network overhead.
One notable feature of Polipo is its ability to normalize and filter HTTP requests and responses, improving cache hit ratios and simplifying proxying logic. It is designed to comply with HTTP/1.1 specifications, managing connection persistence and respecting cache control headers to optimize content delivery while adhering to protocol standards.
Polipo's lightweight nature makes it suitable for embedded Linux devices, low-resource servers, and personal use scenarios. Despite its minimalist footprint, it remains highly configurable, supporting custom access control, logging, and DNS proxying features. This flexibility facilitates its integration into a variety of network configurations, from personal computers to specialized network appliances.