Proxy Picker for Apps
Drag, drop, proxy: route any app through a proxy without network mess
- Problem
- Developers often find terminals and AI clients ignoring system proxy settings, forcing direct connections. Existing tools like Proxifier are cumbersome to configure, requiring manual child process hunting, while TUN mode risks breaking local networks. Similarly, services like typesafe.ai suddenly block Chinese IPs without warning, and users struggle to quickly route specific apps through a proxy.
- Solution
- A lightweight proxy picker that lets users drag any app icon into a window to precisely proxy it and all its child processes, without installing drivers or altering network settings. It includes a rule library for common apps (e.g., Chrome, VS Code) and one-click proxy connectivity tests.
- Users
- Developers needing granular proxy control, cross-border remote workers, researchers using AI clients
- MVP
- Drag-and-drop app to proxy; auto-capture child processes; no virtual NIC; rule templates for popular apps; one-click proxy test
- Revenue
- Free basic tier + premium ($3/mo) for cloud rule sync, multi-device management, priority support
- Why now
- AI tools and remote services increasingly enforce IP restrictions, while traditional proxy tools remain complex. Indie developers can quickly build lightweight alternatives, avoiding head-on competition with giants.