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[Feature Request]: Add a network setting of proxy, which let user to choose the HTTP or SOCKS5

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#4,839 opened on Jun 13, 2024

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Description

Problem Description

On Windows, it is not possible to specify whether to use an HTTP or SOCKS system proxy. The HTTP protocol often experiences lag and becomes unusable.

Solution Description

Please add a network setting that allows users to choose whether to use SOCKS or HTTP. This will better accommodate the needs of users who use HTTP and SOCKS proxies separately.

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Contributor guide

Tech stack
typescript
Domain
desktopfrontend
Issue type
feature
DifficultyEstimated implementation difficulty for a new contributor, from 1 for very small changes to 5 for expert-level work.
3
Estimated timeA rough time range for an experienced contributor to investigate, implement, test, and prepare a pull request.
1-2 days
Activity statusHow available the issue appears right now: fresh, active, stale, blocked, or waiting on maintainer input.
fresh
ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.
mostly clear
Prerequisites
basic understanding of HTTP/SOCKS proxiesfamiliarity with the app's settings UI
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
70
Research direction
Start by examining the existing network settings component in the UI (likely in `components/settings` or `pages/settings`). Look for any current proxy configuration logic, possibly in a network or proxy module. Check if the app uses an HTTP client that supports proxy settings (like `axios` or `node fetch`). Since the app is cross platform, consider platform specific proxy handling (Electron for desktop, browser APIs for web). The feature requires adding a dropdown in settings to choose between HTTP and SOCKS5, and then applying that preference to all network requests. Review any linked PRs or maintainer comments for implementation guidelines.