Please read this thoroughly, at least once.
NOTE: first create a backup of /etc/environment file before using this script (it’ll help if something unexpected happens).
ALSO: NEVER EVER use sudo to run this script. <-follow strictly
This is script assumes you are using a debian based distribution like Ubuntu/ Kubuntu/ Linux Mint/ KDE Neon, Pop!_OS, etc. But in case you use Arch based or Centos/RHEL distribution you modify the script accordingly by referring to this document.
Open terminal in the directory in which apply_proxy, remove_proxy are present.
To set proxy enter the command:
./apply_proxy
and enter the proxy host name you want to use.
To unset enter the command:
./remove_proxy
NOTE: If you are using KDE Plasma desktop, turn on “System Settings > Network > Settings > Proxy > Use system proxy configuration” for easy proxyfication.
If you want the flexibility to use the script from anywhere and not only the directory in which it is kept, put the scripts in ~/.local/bin/ directory.
You can use:
curl https://raw.githubusercontent.com/cc-mnnit/proxy-settings/main/linux-proxy/apply_proxy > ~/.local/bin/apply_proxy && chmod +x ~/.local/bin/apply_proxy
curl https://raw.githubusercontent.com/cc-mnnit/proxy-settings/main/linux-proxy/remove_proxy > ~/.local/bin/remove_proxy && chmod +x ~/.local/bin/remove_proxy
apply_proxy adds (or applies) proxy related lines (or settings) in 1. /etc/environment, 2. snap, 3. /apt/apt.conf, 3. dconf (org.gnome.system.proxy) and 4. git.
Some more details are present in this document.
You are using this shell script on your sole responsibility. Do keep a backup of /etc/environment as a safety measure. If anything wrong happens or you system bricks, don’t blame it on me.
I would suggest you to first understand what is in the scripts before executing them.
(All these warnings are due to the fact that /etc/environment file is being edited, which uses root access)
Have a suggestion? Create a git issue or contact CC Coordinators!
Thank You!