unsock: shim to automatically change AF_INET sockets to AF_UNIX, etc.

In plain words

unsock is an LD_PRELOAD library for Linux that automatically converts AF_INET socket connections to alternative socket types like AF_UNIX, AF_VSOCK, and AF_TIPC. It helps applications reduce reliance on TCP/UDP/IP for local communication without code changes. The library also manages the "CONNECT" proxy handshake for Firecracker multiplexing sockets, simplifying configuration in containerized and virtualized environments.

written from the facts on this page · September 2026

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shim library to automatically change AF_INET sockets to AF_UNIX, etc. - kohlschutter/unsock

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