About This Website
Clear, practical information about the Polipo caching web proxy.
What We Cover
This website explains Polipo, a small caching HTTP web proxy written in C. We describe what it does, how its cache works, how to install and configure it, and how to solve common problems. Every guide aims to be accurate, readable and useful for both beginners and experienced users.
Our Approach
We base our content on the project's published documentation and source repository. We avoid invented version numbers, benchmarks or claims, and we clearly note that the official repository is archived and no longer maintained, so readers can make informed decisions.
What You Will Find Here
- An overview of the proxy's features and design on the homepage.
- Step-by-step setup in the installation guide.
- Detailed option explanations in the configuration guide.
- Answers to common issues in the troubleshooting guide.
Ownership and Credits
Polipo was created by Juliusz Chroboczek and is released under the MIT license. This website is not run by the original author or project, and any download link points to the author's public repository.
Get in Touch
Suggestions and corrections are welcome. Visit our contact page for the email address.