ProxyDeck — phsieh

Why ProxyDeck?

When my job moved work resources behind a jump host, I needed a proxy extension for easier access—and I also didn't want to route my personal traffic through the corporate network. I tried half a dozen existing solutions, and they mostly fell into these categories:

• Too complex: The most popular extensions were overwhelming to configure. I could probably figure them out given enough time, but they weren't well-designed and some options didn't work as expected.
• Too simple: Many lacked the features I needed for proper traffic routing and management.
• Hosted solutions: The rest were VPN/proxy services that doesn't fit my needs.

What I wanted was straightforward:
- Easy to configure (yes, you need to know regex, but that's it)
- Easy identification through icon badges
- Easy verification of traffic routing with built-in monitoring

And thus ProxyDeck was born.

Key Features

Firefox Container-Based Routing

• Assign specific proxies to work, personal, banking, or custom containers
• Keep client environments isolated with dedicated proxy connections
• Maintain multiple authenticated sessions through different proxies
• Perfect separation of concerns for security and privacy

Smart Pattern-Based Routing

• Route development servers through corporate proxies
• Isolate sensitive traffic through secure connections
• Test applications across different network paths
• Combine with container routing for ultimate flexibility

Smart Badge System

• Tab-specific badges show which proxy is active on each tab
• Single-letter abbreviations identify proxies at a glance (e.g., "C" for Corporate, "V" for VPN)
• Color-coded badges match proxy priorities for instant recognition
• Badges update in real-time as you navigate between tabs

Real-Time Traffic Monitoring

• Monitor total upload/download traffic across all connections
• View per-proxy bandwidth consumption
• Identify which proxies are handling the most traffic
• Make informed decisions about proxy usage and performance

Multiple Proxy Management

• Support for SOCKS4, SOCKS5, and HTTP proxies
• Secure authentication with encrypted credential storage
• Visual priority system with color-coded proxy indicators
• Drag-and-drop priority reordering
• Enable/disable individual proxies without losing configurations

Intelligent Priority System

When multiple proxies match a URL pattern or container, ProxyDeck automatically selects the highest priority proxy. Easily adjust priorities to fine-tune your routing preferences and ensure critical connections always use the right proxy.

Professional User Interface

• Clean, modern design that adapts to light and dark themes
• Popup interface for quick proxy toggling and status checks
• Comprehensive options page with integrated container management
• Visual feedback showing which proxy is handling current tab traffic

Who Benefits from ProxyDeck?

Software Developers

• Isolate development environments in containers with dedicated proxies
• Test applications with different network configurations per container
• Access multiple client environments simultaneously
• Keep work and personal browsing completely separated

IT Professionals

• Manage multiple client environments in separate containers
• Quick switching between different network contexts
• Monitor bandwidth usage for troubleshooting
• Maintain security boundaries between clients

Privacy-Conscious Users

• Keep different aspects of online life in separate containers
• Route sensitive activities through trusted proxies
• Maintain multiple identities with proper network isolation
• Full control over data routing

How It Works

1. Configure Your Proxies: Add proxy servers in the options page with host, port, and optional authentication
   2a. Set Up Container Routing: Assign proxies to specific Firefox containers
   2b. Create Pattern Rules: Add regex patterns for URL-based routing
2. Set Priorities: Arrange proxies by priority for overlapping rules
3. Monitor Traffic: Watch real-time bandwidth usage per proxy
4. Browse Seamlessly: Containers automatically use their assigned proxies

Privacy & Security First

ProxyDeck is designed with your privacy in mind:

• All credentials are stored locally using Firefox's encrypted storage
• No external servers or analytics - everything runs in your browser
• Open source code for complete transparency
• Minimal permissions requested - only what's essential for functionality
• Container isolation ensures complete separation
• Your browsing data never leaves your control

Professional Features, Simple Experience

Despite its powerful capabilities, ProxyDeck maintains an intuitive interface. The popup provides quick access to enable/disable proxies and view current status, while the options page offers comprehensive configuration without overwhelming complexity. Container integration feels native and natural.