Is there no Proxy switcher for Safari?

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Is there no Proxy switcher for Safari?

Hi

I sometimes need to use a proxy to access certain sites. I can ofocurse enter Safari's proxy settings everytime that need arises but its a real hassel. I would like to be aable to toggle on or off different proxies or no proxy at all. This is all possible in firefox, but I really like using Safari. Is there no plugin or script solution that could help me on this??

Pb G4, Mac OS X (10.4.9)

Posted on Apr 9, 2007 12:14 AM

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Answer 1

Apr 9, 2007 1:13 AM in response to snigelman

Hi Tom

No script or plug-in I'm aware of.

Safari does utilize Automatic Proxy (PAC or Proxy Configuration file). Here is one example of how a set-up would work. If your Proxy is specific, you'll be able to use this method. To deselect the proxy requires a manual change in the Network panel in system preferences.

Consider sending feedback to Apple suggesting a different approach to Proxies, perhaps more like Firefox's method via the Browser's preference file.

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snigelman Author

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Apr 10, 2007 11:42 PM in response to Hawaiian_Starman

Thanks Starman,

i was hoping for a different answer but i feared i would not get such a reply. If firefox could use the services menu then i would go with firefox but alas it cant. I often paste stuff into devonthink via services which is not possible with firefox.

But thanks for the reply.

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Dimaxum

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Apr 12, 2007 12:25 AM in response to snigelman

Hi Thomas,

I saw the Green STAR, but your question is still not answered, try these links to find a ??? solution.

Safari proxy switch applescript

Or this one?
Proxy switcher for Safari

The second link is found by Google.

Hope that this what you are looking for.

Dimaxum

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Answer 4

Apr 11, 2007 12:40 AM in response to snigelman

You're welcome Thomas.

Again, feedback to Apple about more control over managing proxies may prove helpful in the long-term.

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