vpnns – Per-app VPN using Linux namespaces

In plain words

vpnns is a Linux tool that routes individual applications through a VPN using namespace isolation, rather than tunneling all system traffic. Launched in 2016, it lets users select which specific programs connect via VPN while keeping others on the regular network. The project is hosted on GitHub and appeals to Linux users who need granular control over their network traffic and VPN usage.

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