"profiles": [ "name": "Burp_Suite", "type": "HTTP", "addr": "127.0.0.1:8080" , "name": "SOCKS5_Tor", "type": "SOCKS5", "addr": "127.0.0.1:9050" , "name": "AWS_NAT", "type": "HTTP", "addr": "54.123.45.67:3128" , "name": "DIRECT", "type": "none" ]

Disclaimer: This article is for educational purposes regarding network configuration tools. Unauthorized use of proxy switching to bypass security controls violates computer fraud laws in most jurisdictions.

Enter (PSS)—a lightweight, C#-based utility designed for the command-line warrior who refuses to let GUI latency slow them down. What is Proxy Switcher Sharp? Despite its name, Proxy Switcher Sharp isn't just another browser add-on. It is a system-level, low-latency proxy configurator built on the .NET framework. It interacts directly with the Windows HTTP stack ( WinHTTP ) and Internet Settings via P/Invoke, allowing operators to switch proxy profiles instantly without restarting applications or waiting for UI refreshes.

In the high-stakes world of red teaming and bug bounty hunting, context switching is everything. One moment you’re scanning a corporate VPN; the next, you’re routing through Tor to check a leaky subdomain. Traditional browser extensions are clunky, and manual netsh commands kill your flow.