Secure Pipes

Secure Pipes provides a graphical interface for creating and managing SSH tunnels and SOCKS proxies on macOS. It supports remote forwards, which expose services behind a firewall to the Internet, local forwards that route client traffic through a remote host without opening public ports, and SOCKS proxy servers for anonymizing network connections. The tool is aimed at users familiar with UNIX networking concepts who prefer the convenience of a native macOS application.

Typical use cases include accessing internal resources such as servers, webcams, or IoT devices from outside a local network, establishing ad‑hoc secure communication similar to a VPN, and bypassing restrictive network policies while traveling. By leveraging standard SSH technology, Secure Pipes offers a lightweight alternative to more complex VPN setups.

The application is positioned for individuals, small offices, or medium‑sized businesses that need straightforward, secure connectivity without extensive configuration. It runs on macOS, is marked as stable, and focuses on simplicity while retaining the flexibility of SSH‑based tunneling.