proxy-list: Find Public Forward Proxy Servers

Overview

proxy-list is a maintained list of free, public forward proxy servers. It gives users a ready source of proxy addresses instead of requiring them to gather servers themselves, and annotates entries with details such as country, anonymity level, type, and Google-test status.

The repository also provides a status list and points to a third-party API for filtering proxy results. Its data is intended for experimentation and non-sensitive tasks, not as a dependable or secure proxy service.

Key Features

• Publishes proxy addresses in a downloadable text file.
• Includes country codes and anonymity classifications for listed proxies.
• Identifies HTTP or HTTP/HTTPS support and whether incoming and outgoing IPs differ.
• Marks whether a proxy passed a Google test.
• Provides a separate status file indicating success or failure.
• References PubProxy for API-based filtering by protocol, country, and other options.

Use Cases

• Developers can quickly obtain public proxies for basic, non-sensitive connection testing.
• Researchers can explore proxy availability and listed attributes across countries.
• Script authors can use the raw address list as an input for disposable experiments.
• Users who need specific proxy attributes can use the referenced API to narrow results.

Getting Started

Download the raw IP:PORT list with:

curl -sSf "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/clarketm/proxy-list/master/proxy-list-raw.txt" > proxy-list.txt

See the README for file formats and API examples.

Considerations

• The servers are public and free, so availability, latency, and behavior can vary. The repository's status data distinguishes low- and high-latency checks, but does not guarantee future availability.
• Public proxies are operated by third parties. Avoid sending credentials, personal information, or other sensitive traffic through them.
• The list depends on external proxy sources, and the README also references a third-party API for filtering.
• The repository describes HTTP and HTTPS-related proxy capabilities; it should not be treated as a managed proxy service or a security guarantee.