Socat is a versatile networking tool that can act as a relay for various types of connections. It supports features such as port forwarding, remote port forwarding, stripping SSL, and even running simple web servers. The tool is highly flexible, making it useful for a range of scenarios like accessing resources behind firewalls and managing concurrent connections. By leveraging various flags and protocols, socat allows users to tailor its functions to their specific needs.
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Origins of socatPort ForwardingRemote Port ForwardingStripping SSLSimple Web ServerTransparent Connection QueueA Lot More UsesSort: