Category Archives: Python

Write Custom Basic Authentication Plugin for Squid in Python

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Mission

To write a Python program which can be used to authenticate for Squid proxy server. This is useful when you don’t want to configure complex systems like LDAP, ntlm etc.

Use Cases

  1. When you want to authenticate clients using mysql database.
  2. When you want to authenticate clients using flat files or /etc/passwd file or some custom service on your network. Continue reading →

Write Custom Redirector or Rewritor Plugin For Squid in Python

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Mission

To write a custom Python program which can act as a plugin for Squid to redirect a given URL to another URL. This is useful when already existing redirector plugins for Squid doesn’t suit your needs or you want everything of your own.

Use Cases

  1. When you want to redirect URLs using a database like mysql or postgresql.
  2. When you want to redirect based on mappings stored in simple text files.
  3. When you want to build a redirector which can learn by itself using AI techniques :P Continue reading →