Squid
Caching proxy for the web
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Evidence and limitations
Activity source: squid-cache/squid via the GitHub API. Counts describe this repository, which may be a mirror or only part of the project.
- Commits in 30 days
- 18
- Commits in 90 days
- 38
- Authors accounting for half the sampled commits
- 2
The sampled commit history reached the 90-day boundary or the end of the repository history.
Few commits can reflect mature software. Commit authors do not establish merge rights, available maintainers, organizational diversity, or knowledge distribution. Funding is unknown; donation links alone do not establish income or runway.
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Overview
Squid is a caching proxy for the Web supporting HTTP, HTTPS, FTP, and more. It reduces bandwidth and improves response times.
Importance
- Pioneer of web proxy caching
- Powers enterprise network caching
- Foundation for content filtering
- Still widely deployed
Key Features
- Web caching
- Access control
- SSL interception
- ICP/HTCP support
Sustainability
Financial sustainability and maintainer capacity have not yet been reviewed against current primary sources. See the evidence and support sections above for available information and a way to suggest corrections.
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