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V2rayU

Collection of tools to build a dedicated basic communication network

CaskNetworkingAuto-updatesApple silicon · IntelDisabled
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Latest version
5.2.0
Aug 2 · Aug 2
Download size
—
arm64 / x86_64 · dmg
Release cadence
Irregular
0 releases in 30 days

V2rayU is a Networking app for Mac.

Quick facts

Chips
Apple silicon · Intel
macOS
macOS 14 or later
Install
brew install --cask v2rayu
Homebrew
Disabled by Homebrew
Also known as
v2rayu

These facts were checked on or after . See each source

About

Collection of tools to build a dedicated basic communication network

System requirements

macOSVersionChipsDownloadSource
macOS 14 or later5.2.0Intelgithub.com/yanue/V2rayU/releases/download/v5.2.0/V2rayU-64.dmgSHA-256 2ea8663a37e4fce45571b4cc80f7cd57209b95d8dc29aadf0fac4d5f85e29e10HomebrewChecked
macOS 14 or later5.2.0Apple silicongithub.com/yanue/V2rayU/releases/download/v5.2.0/V2rayU-arm64.dmgSHA-256 7a9f39702ae6d715e7ed0ccc69a7987a5a35be5c436781c3829c9b47ef945daeHomebrewChecked

How to install V2rayU on Mac

  1. In Terminal, run: brew install --cask v2rayu
  2. Homebrew installs the app in your Applications folder.

Install without Homebrew

Download the file Homebrew uses for your chip: Apple siliconIntel

SHA-256 only checks that the download is complete; it is not a security certification. See the SHA-256 and download address

Uninstall V2rayU and optional data cleanup

Uninstall command
brew uninstall --cask v2rayu

A regular uninstall removes the app and keeps its settings and caches.

Uninstalling also removes

Background services (launchctl)
yanue.v2rayu.http
yanue.v2rayu.v2ray-core

Deep clean (optional)

Uninstall command
brew uninstall --zap --cask v2rayu

--zap also deletes the settings, caches and other files listed in the Homebrew definition. They can include data shared with other apps and cannot be restored, and it does not guarantee that nothing is left. Back up any data you need first. To keep settings and caches, leave out --zap.

Files V2rayU can leave on your Mac (8)
Files and folders
~/.V2rayU
~/Library/Application Support/net.yanue.V2rayU
~/Library/Caches/net.yanue.V2rayU
~/Library/Containers/net.yanue.V2rayU.Launcher
~/Library/HTTPStorages/net.yanue.V2rayU
~/Library/LaunchAgents/yanue.v2rayu.v2ray-core.plist
~/Library/Logs/V2rayU.log
~/Library/Preferences/net.yanue.V2rayU.plist

These entries come from the Homebrew definition, checked . They say what it declares, not what is on your Mac.

What’s new in 5.2.0

New From Homebrew commits

This release has no separate notes.

See all 1 release

V2rayU security facts

Only facts that can be checked, each with its source and date. This is not a safety certification. To check the files you downloaded, scan them on your Mac with OpenNavo.

Distribution
Homebrew
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Install Details

Tap
homebrew/cask
Download URL
https://github.com/yanue/V2rayU/releases/download/v5.2.0/V2rayU-arm64.dmg
SHA-256
7a9f39702ae6d715e7ed0ccc69a7987a5a35be5c436781c3829c9b47ef945dae
Homebrew definition
github.com/homebrew/homebrew-cask/blob/HEAD/Casks/v/v2rayu.rb
formulae.brew.sh
formulae.brew.sh/cask/v2rayu

Installation and removal contents

  • Uninstall uninstall

    View full declaration
    {
  "uninstall": [
    {
      "launchctl": [
        "yanue.v2rayu.http",
        "yanue.v2rayu.v2ray-core"
      ]
    }
  ]
}

  • Install app

    Source file: V2rayU.app

    Declared destination: /Applications/V2rayU.app

    View full declaration
    {
  "app": [
    "V2rayU.app"
  ],
  "target": "/Applications/V2rayU.app"
}

  • Remove user data zap

    View full declaration
    {
  "zap": [
    {
      "trash": [
        "~/.V2rayU",
        "~/Library/Application Support/net.yanue.V2rayU",
        "~/Library/Caches/net.yanue.V2rayU",
        "~/Library/Containers/net.yanue.V2rayU.Launcher",
        "~/Library/HTTPStorages/net.yanue.V2rayU",
        "~/Library/LaunchAgents/yanue.v2rayu.v2ray-core.plist",
        "~/Library/Logs/V2rayU.log",
        "~/Library/Preferences/net.yanue.V2rayU.plist"
      ]
    }
  ]
}

Questions about V2rayU

Is V2rayU safe?

Homebrew has disabled V2rayU (it fails macOS Gatekeeper checks), so it can no longer be installed with Homebrew. It was disabled on Sep 1.

How do I completely uninstall V2rayU on a Mac?

Run brew uninstall --cask v2rayu. It stops 2 background services. To delete its settings and caches as well, run brew uninstall --zap --cask v2rayu. --zap also deletes the settings, caches and other files listed in the Homebrew definition. They can include data shared with other apps and cannot be restored, and it does not guarantee that nothing is left. Back up any data you need first. To keep settings and caches, leave out --zap. That also deletes 8 files and folders, including ~/.V2rayU.

Does V2rayU run on Apple silicon (M1 and later) Macs?

Yes. Homebrew downloads separate builds for Apple silicon and Intel Macs. It needs macOS 14 or later.

Where does V2rayU store its settings and data?

Its settings are in ~/Library/Preferences/net.yanue.V2rayU.plist. Its data is in ~/.V2rayU, ~/Library/Application Support/net.yanue.V2rayU, and ~/Library/Containers/net.yanue.V2rayU.Launcher. These locations come from Homebrew’s clean-up list.

What is the latest version of V2rayU?

The latest version is 5.2.0, added to Homebrew on Aug 2. V2rayU updates itself; to update it with Homebrew, run brew upgrade --cask --greedy v2rayu.

Sources

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