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How to use tg-ws-proxy: setup and what is verified
Updated · written with AI from the project's own documentation and checked against our catalogue data
tg-ws-proxy is a small open-source program, published by Flowseal under the MIT licence, that runs on your own computer as a local MTProto proxy for Telegram. It is meant to partially bypass blocks so Telegram loads on networks where it is restricted. This guide explains what the project is, how it is described, and which parts of setup and security could not be confirmed from the material available.
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- 1Confirm your need. Check that Telegram is partly blocked on your network, since the tool is described as a partial bypass rather than a full VPN.
- 2Open the repository. Go to https://github.com/Flowseal/tg-ws-proxy to read the project page and any available documentation.
- 3Get the code. Run git clone https://github.com/Flowseal/tg-ws-proxy, or use the download option on the project page if you prefer a ready-made app.
- 4Find the setup notes. Look for the README and setup files in the repository, since the material provided did not include them.
- 5Review before running. Read the MIT licence and inspect the source code, because security details could not be verified from the available material.
- 6Test Telegram. Run the proxy as its documentation describes and check whether Telegram loads on your network.
What tg-ws-proxy does
According to its description, tg-ws-proxy runs locally on your computer and acts as an MTProto proxy for Telegram. Its stated aim is to partially bypass blocks so that Telegram loads.
The word partially matters. The description refers only to partial bypassing of Telegram loading. It does not describe a full VPN that routes all of your traffic.
Check whether it fits your situation
This tool suits people whose Telegram access is partly blocked and who want a local program instead of setting up their own server. It is also aimed at Windows, macOS and Linux users who need a local proxy option.
It is not a good fit if you need a full VPN for all traffic, if you need verified security guarantees, or if you need a complete, documented setup guide. The README was not available, so none of those can be confirmed.
- Good fit: partial Telegram blocks, a downloadable program, Windows, macOS or Linux
- Poor fit: full-device VPN needs, verified security audits, step-by-step documentation
Get the project files
The item record lists the install method as a download of the application, with no prerequisites listed. The project repository is at https://github.com/Flowseal/tg-ws-proxy, and the recorded install command for it is a git clone of that repository.
The source material does not say which file to download from the repository, or whether a prebuilt release is the intended route. Check the repository page yourself before running anything.
git clone https://github.com/Flowseal/tg-ws-proxyConfigure and run it
The README that would describe configuration and how to start the proxy was not included in the material provided. We cannot list the exact run commands, settings or flags without inventing them.
Once you have the project open, look for the README and any setup notes in the repository. Follow what the project itself documents, not this page.
Points to verify before you rely on it
Because the README was not available, the handling of your traffic and the security of the code are unverified. Review the source code and licence, which is MIT, before trusting it with your account or messages.
Confirm which platforms the current downloads support and what Telegram features the proxy affects by checking the project page directly.
- Read the MIT licence and the source code
- Confirm supported platforms on the repository page
- Test that Telegram loads on your own network
What people use it for
- Keeping Telegram usable on a network where it is partly blocked
- Running a local MTProto proxy on your own Windows, macOS or Linux computer
- Trying a downloadable program instead of setting up a server yourself
- Studying an open-source MTProto proxy under the MIT licence
Frequently asked questions
Is tg-ws-proxy free?
The project is published under the MIT licence, which is an open-source licence. The material provided does not list any price, so none is claimed here.
What are the requirements for tg-ws-proxy?
The item record lists no prerequisites. It is described as available for Windows, macOS and Linux, but the README that would give full requirements was not included.
How do I install tg-ws-proxy?
The recorded install method is downloading the app, and the recorded command is git clone https://github.com/Flowseal/tg-ws-proxy. Detailed installation steps were not available, so check the repository for them.
Is tg-ws-proxy a VPN?
Not according to its description. It is described as a local MTProto proxy that partially bypasses blocks so Telegram loads, not as a VPN covering all traffic.
Is tg-ws-proxy safe to use?
This cannot be confirmed from the material available. The README was not included, so how traffic is handled is unverified. Review the source code yourself before relying on it.
What are alternatives to tg-ws-proxy?
No comparable projects are listed in the record. For a full VPN covering all traffic, you would need a different kind of tool, since this one only partly bypasses Telegram blocks.
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Our verdict
tg-ws-proxy may suit Windows, macOS or Linux users whose Telegram access is partly blocked and who want a local, downloadable proxy. It is a poor choice if you need a full VPN, verified security, or a complete setup guide, since none of those could be confirmed from the available README.
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