Proxy Switcheroo by Kristof Kowalski

Automatically switches Firefox proxy settings based on network conditions using IFTTT-style rules. Detects work/home networks via DNS, IP location, captive portals. Manual override available. Perfect for users switching between networks.

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About this extension

Proxy Switcheroo automatically manages Firefox proxy settings based on where you are and which networks are reachable, using an intelligent
IFTTT-style rule engine.

Key Features

Automatic Network Detection: DNS resolution testing, IP geolocation, captive portal detection
IFTTT-Style Rules: Create custom triggers → proxy actions (e.g., "if DNS resolves intranet.company.com → use work proxy")
Multiple Proxy Types: Direct, system, manual (HTTP/HTTPS/SOCKS), PAC scripts, per-request routing
Manual Override: One-click profile switching via popup interface
Enterprise Ready: Secure credential handling, import/export configurations

Perfect For

Remote Workers: Seamlessly switch between office, home, and public Wi-Fi networks
Enterprise Users: Automatic corporate proxy detection when on company networks
Privacy-Conscious Users: Route traffic through different proxies based on destination
IT Administrators: Deploy standardised configurations across teams

Smart Triggers

DNS Resolution: Detect corporate networks by testing internal hostnames
IP Geolocation: Identify network provider and location
Captive Portal: Handle public Wi-Fi login pages automatically
Time Windows: Apply different rules during work hours
Reachability Tests: Ping internal services to confirm network type

Security & Privacy

No Telemetry: All processing happens locally, no data collection
Secure Credentials: Base64 auth headers, no plaintext password storage
Minimal Permissions: Only requests necessary browser APIs
Local Storage: Configurations never leave your device

User Interface

Popup Interface: Quick profile switching and status monitoring
Comprehensive Options: Visual rule builder with drag-and-drop triggers
Import/Export: Share configurations or backup settings
Real-time Logs: Debug and monitor rule evaluation

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