FICHA · MANJARO

socat

Multipurpose relay

  • cli
  • CLI
  • NETWORK
  • System
  • Launchable
  • Runs in terminal
official+codex · reviewed · May 29, 2026 description in en

Description

Relays data between files, sockets, serial ports, terminals, and network endpoints, making it useful for debugging, tunneling, and glue scripts. Administrators use it when they need a flexible connector between two streams.

A relay can expose local services, forward sensitive data, or bypass intended network boundaries. Verify endpoints, permissions, and listening addresses before running it.

How to run

socat

Commands: socat

Permissions

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