Outline Server

Outline Server is the component that provides the Shadowsocks service (via outline-ss-server) and a service management API. You can deploy this server directly following simple instructions in this repository, or if you prefer a ready-to-use graphical interface you can use the Outline Manager.

Components:

• Outline Server (src/shadowbox): The core proxy server that runs and manages outline-ss-server, a Shadowsocks backend. It provides a REST API for access key management.

• Metrics Server (src/metrics_server): A REST service for optional, anonymous metrics sharing.

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Shadowsocks and Anti-Censorship

Outline's use of Shadowsocks means it benefits from ongoing improvements that strengthen its resistance against detection and blocking.

Key Protections:

• AEAD ciphers are mandatory.
• Probing resistance mitigates detection techniques.
• Protection against replayed data.
• Variable packet sizes to hinder identification.

See Shadowsocks resistance against detection and blocking.

Installation

Prerequisites

• Node LTS (lts/hydrogen, version 18.16.0)
• NPM (version 9.5.1)
• Go 1.21+

1. Install dependencies

   npm install

2. Start the server

   ./task shadowbox:start

   Exploring further options:

   • Refer to the README: Find additional configuration and usage options in the core server's README.
   • Learn about the build system: For in-depth build system information, consult the contributing guide.

3. To clean up

   ./task clean