{"categories":[{"label":"Networking","url":"https://skillfed.io/packages/category/system-networking/2"}],"enrichment":{"capability":"sshuttle creates a transparent proxy that tunnels traffic over SSH to a remote network, acting as a lightweight VPN alternative without requiring admin access or complex VPN protocols.","skillfed_tags":["vpn-alternative","ssh-tunnel","transparent-proxy"],"use_cases":["Access a remote corporate network over SSH when VPN is unavailable or disabled.","Tunnel DNS queries and all traffic to a remote network without per-port configuration.","Provide transparent network access from a router or gateway machine to a remote subnet.","Avoid openssh port-forwarding overhead by proxying entire subnets transparently.","Set up ad-hoc network access for development or testing without VPN infrastructure."],"what_it_does":"sshuttle is a transparent proxy that tunnels all or part of your network traffic over an SSH connection to a remote host, functioning as a lightweight VPN without requiring admin privileges on the remote network or complex VPN infrastructure. It avoids the overhead of TCP-over-TCP tunneling and eliminates the need to manually forward individual ports.\n\nThe tool works on Linux, FreeBSD, and macOS by intercepting traffic at the system level and routing it through SSH. It has no runtime dependencies beyond Python 3.9+, making it straightforward to install. It's useful when you need transparent access to a remote network but lack VPN setup capability or want to avoid the complexity of traditional VPN protocols.","worth_installing":"Yes, if you need transparent SSH-based network access and have direct SSH connectivity to a remote host. The low install friction, no runtime dependencies, and stable codebase make it a practical choice for its specific use case. The 369-day release gap warrants checking recent activity before relying on it for critical infrastructure, but the Production/Stable classification and current Python support suggest it remains viable."},"id":"sshuttle","links":{"html":"https://skillfed.io/packages/sshuttle","md":"https://skillfed.io/packages/sshuttle.md","pypi":"https://pypi.org/project/sshuttle/"},"maintenance":{"status":"aging"},"meta":{"latest_release":"2025-08-10","license_spdx":null,"license_treatment":"copyleft","name":"sshuttle","python_support":"supports_current","summary":"Transparent proxy server that works as a poor man's VPN. Forwards over ssh. Doesn't require admin. Works with Linux and MacOS. Supports DNS tunneling."},"popularity":{"monthly_downloads":151449,"position":10932,"tier":"top_15000"},"security":{"n_vulnerabilities":0},"version":"1.3.2"}