Installation
This guide covers the installation of paqet on all supported platforms.Download from Releases
Download the pre-compiled binary for your client and server operating systems from the Releases page. Choose the appropriate binary for your platform:- Linux AMD64:
paqet_linux_amd64 - Linux ARM64:
paqet_linux_arm64 - macOS AMD64:
paqet_darwin_amd64 - macOS ARM64:
paqet_darwin_arm64 - Windows AMD64:
paqet_windows_amd64.exe
Platform-Specific Prerequisites
paqet requireslibpcap development libraries on both the client and server machines.
- Linux
- macOS
- Windows
Linux Prerequisites
No prerequisites needed - binaries are statically linked and include all necessary dependencies.Simply download the binary and make it executable:You will need root privileges to use raw sockets. Run paqet with
sudo.Running paqet
paqet requires root/administrator privileges to use raw sockets.
- Linux
- macOS
- Windows
Available Commands
paqet is a multi-command application. The primary command isrun, which starts the proxy, but several utility commands are included to help with configuration and debugging.
The general syntax is:
| Command | Description |
|---|---|
run | Starts the paqet client or server proxy. This is the main operational command. |
secret | Generates a new, cryptographically secure secret key. |
ping | Sends a single test packet to the server to verify connectivity. |
dump | A diagnostic tool similar to tcpdump that captures and decodes packets. |
version | Prints the application’s version information. |
Verifying Installation
To verify that paqet is installed correctly, run:Next Steps
Quickstart
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Configuration
Learn how to configure paqet for your needs