Shadowrocket 2.2.92 — macOS

The latest Shadowrocket update, version 2.2.92, focuses on tidying up the Mac experience. Server tables, the menu bar, and the Dock icon all received UI bug fixes, so the app feels a bit smoother than before. That matters because Shadowrocket is the kind of tool you leave running in the background while you work.

Directs traffic by rules like domain, keyword, or GeoIP

• Directing traffic through proxy servers using rules based on domain matches, suffixes, keywords, CIDR ranges, or GeoIP.
• Working with Shadowsocks, V2Ray, and SOCKS5 protocols, plus plugins like kcptun, cloak, gost, and v2ray.
• Inspecting HTTP, HTTPS, and DNS requests from your Mac, with support for DNS over HTTPS, TLS, and QUIC.
• Rewriting URLs and using script filters for finer control.

Requires macOS 10.15+ and intercepts app traffic, not a simple toggle

• Requires macOS 10.15 or later. The build runs on both Apple Silicon and 64-bit Intel Macs.
• It intercepts app traffic and sends it to a proxy server, so it’s not a simple toggle—it’s a tool for people who understand proxies.
• The interface is available in English, Russian, Vietnamese, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Korean, and Japanese.

Sits idle and won't redirect traffic without active servers or rules

One thing that comes up is whether Shadowrocket will affect everyday internet use when no proxy servers are configured. The short answer is no—without any active proxy servers or rules defined, the app simply sits idle. It won't redirect traffic or slow down your connection. You can install it, set it up at your own pace, and enable it only when you need it.

Another common question is about system permissions. Shadowrocket needs to add a network extension to intercept traffic. macOS will prompt you to approve this the first time you turn on the proxy. That's normal. If you later decide to stop using the app, you can remove the extension through System Settings under Network or VPN & Filter, depending on your macOS version.

People also ask if Shadowrocket will conflict with other VPN or proxy software they already have. It can run alongside some tools, but running two proxy clients at the same time usually causes conflicts. The best practice is to disable or quit any other proxy or VPN app before starting Shadowrocket. This avoids confusing your network stack.

And yes, you can import rule files from a URL or from iCloud Drive. This is handy if you maintain a set of rules across multiple Macs. Just point Shadowrocket at the same file and you're set.

Start by adding one proxy server and click around freely

When you first open Shadowrocket, take a moment to look through the interface and get familiar with the layout. The main screen shows your proxy servers and connection status. You won't break anything by clicking around.

Start by adding one proxy server you know works. Use the Shadowsocks or V2Ray details you already have. Once the server is added, turn on the proxy from the app's main toggle. Your Mac should start routing traffic according to the default rules. If something doesn't load, check that the server details are correct and that your internet connection is working.

Spend a few minutes exploring the rule section. You can add rules for domain matches, suffixes, keywords, CIDR ranges, or GeoIP. This is where Shadowrocket shines—you decide which traffic goes through the proxy and which goes direct. Start simple: route a few common sites through the proxy and leave everything else on a direct connection.

Keep an eye on the traffic display. It shows HTTP, HTTPS, and DNS requests coming from your Mac. This gives you a real-time picture of what your apps are doing. It's useful for spotting unexpected connections or confirming that your rules work as intended.

If you run into issues, turn off the proxy and go back to your server configuration. A typo in a server address or port is the most common problem. Also, make sure macOS hasn't blocked the network extension—check System Settings if the app says it's running but nothing happens.

Helps a web developer test site loads from different countries

A friend of mine runs a small web development agency from home. He uses a Mac mini as his daily machine and keeps a proxy server in another country for testing how his sites load from different locations. Before Shadowrocket, he had to manually switch proxy settings in System Preferences every time he wanted to test a site. It was tedious and easy to forget to switch back.

Now he sets up a rule in Shadowrocket that sends traffic for his test domains through the proxy and keeps everything else on a direct connection. The rule uses domain suffix matching, so any URL ending in his staging domain goes through the proxy automatically. He also uses the traffic logging to see which requests his test sites make, which helps debug slow-loading assets. The whole setup took maybe ten minutes, and he hasn't touched it since.

UI fixes let you select and edit multiple servers at once

The UI fixes in 2.2.92 are small but noticeable. The server table now handles multiple selection properly, which matters if you manage a long list of proxies and need to delete or edit several at once. Before, you had to work around awkward selection behavior. Now it works like you expect.

The menu bar fixes mean the app's icon and menu respond more reliably. If you keep Shadowrocket in your menu bar and switch between proxy configurations often, you'll appreciate not having to click twice to get a response. The Dock icon also behaves better—no more phantom badges or unresponsive right-click menus.

These aren't flashy changes, but they remove friction from daily use. The core proxy functionality hasn't changed, which is fine. Shadowrocket already does what it needs to do. The update just makes the Mac version feel more polished.

If you manage your own proxy setup and want a Mac client that follows rules rather than just forwarding everything, Shadowrocket fits that role.

• Fixed UI bugs in server tables.
• Fixed menu bar issues.
• Fixed Dock icon display problems.

• macOS 10.15 or later
• Apple Silicon or 64-bit Intel