TheSpeedX/PROXY-List is a GitHub repository that provides a regularly updated list of free proxy servers. It offers HTTP, HTTPS, and SOCKS proxies in various formats, making it a valuable resource for developers and researchers who need access to proxy servers for various purposes.

Pros

• Regularly updated, ensuring a fresh list of working proxies
• Offers multiple proxy types (HTTP, HTTPS, SOCKS4, SOCKS5)
• Provides proxies in different formats (TXT, JSON)
• Open-source and free to use

Cons

• No guarantee of proxy reliability or uptime
• Potential for misuse in malicious activities
• Limited information about proxy origins or security
• May require additional validation before use in production environments

Getting Started

To use the proxy list from TheSpeedX/PROXY-List:

1. Visit the GitHub repository: https://github.com/TheSpeedX/PROXY-List
2. Navigate to the desired proxy list file (e.g., http.txt for HTTP proxies)
3. Click on the "Raw" button to view the raw text file
4. Copy the proxy addresses or use the raw URL in your application

Example of how to use a proxy in Python with the requests library:

import requests

proxies = {
    'http': 'http://proxy_ip:proxy_port',
    'https': 'http://proxy_ip:proxy_port'
}

response = requests.get('http://example.com', proxies=proxies)
print(response.text)

Replace proxy_ip and proxy_port with the actual proxy address from the list.

Note: Always ensure you have permission to use proxies and comply with all relevant laws and regulations when using proxy servers.