IITD Proxy Keep-Alive
Intro
A lightweight, single-file program to automate IIT Delhi proxy logins sans browser and prevent session timeouts. It has a basic GUI. Also supports user categories (PhD, B.Tech, Faculty, etc.). Needs nothing but Windows.
How to
- Download and extract proxy.zip.
- Alternatively, copy the source cody into a
.txtfile and rename the extension to.cmd.
- Alternatively, copy the source cody into a
- Double click the file to launch.
- Select your category, enter kerberos details, and click Login.
- The program will minimize itself to your system tray.
- Windows may sometimes block script files safety reasons!
- Go to properties of the downloaded file and check the box that says “Unblock” and click Ok.
- If there is a popup that says the file is not signed by Microsoft, click More Info and Run Anyway.
Features
- It creates a small json file to remember the last used Username and Category.
- Sends a Windows Notification when it connects successfully.
- Optionally configures the needed system-wide proxy settings.
- Has status indicators for internet health.
- Right click the tray icon for options to View Logs or Exit the program.
Notes
- Password is saved only to your system memory (not saved to disk).
- The JSON config file is hidden in the same directory as the cmd file.
Source
Full source code: Github