Squid Reference
Forward proxy server, web cache, and content filter. Squid sits between users and the internet, providing access control, caching, bandwidth management, and HTTPS inspection for corporate and institutional networks.
When to Use
- Setting up a corporate forward proxy for internet access control
- Blocking websites by domain, URL pattern, or file type
- Implementing time-based access rules for social media
- Caching frequently accessed web content to save bandwidth
- Authenticating users via LDAP, RADIUS, or htpasswd
- Inspecting HTTPS traffic with SSL bump for content filtering
Commands
| Command | Description |
|---|---|
intro |
Architecture overview, Squid vs Varnish comparison, use cases, installation |
config |
squid.conf directives, ACL rules, cache settings, content filtering, time-based access |
operations |
Authentication setup (LDAP/htpasswd), SSL bump HTTPS inspection, monitoring and log analysis |
Requirements
- No external dependencies — outputs reference documentation only
- No API keys required