Setting up a Dante SOCKS5 proxy on a Debian-based system can be complex, especially for those unfamiliar with network configurations. This Bash script automates the installation and configuration process, making it easier than ever to deploy a secure SOCKS5 proxy server.

dante-setup.sh

#!/bin/bash
# =========================================
# Dante Server Setup Script
# =========================================
#
# Version: 1.0.0
# Script written by Warith AL Maawali
#
# Discord channel: https://discord.gg/KEFErEx
# Twitter: http://twitter.com/warith2020
# Linkedin: http://www.linkedin.com/in/warith1977
# Website: https://www.digi77.com
# (c) 2024
#
# Description:
# This script installs and configures the Dante server for SOCKS5 proxy on a Debian-based system.
# It ensures root privileges, installs the Dante server if not already installed, auto-detects the network interface,
# and configures the Dante server to listen on the specified port.
#
# This software is dual-licensed:
#
# Personal, non-commercial use: Apache License 2.0
# Commercial, corporate, or organizational use: Separate commercial license required.
# Contact me for licensing inquiries.
#
# Usage: ./dante-setup.sh
#
# Usage Examples:
#   Run this script as root to install and configure the Dante server:
#     ./dante-setup.sh
# =========================================

dante_port=4004

# Check if Dante server is already installed
if ! command -v danted &>/dev/null; then
  echo "Installing Dante server..."
  sudo apt update
  sudo apt install -y dante-server
else
  echo "Dante server is already installed."
fi

# Auto-detect the network interface
interface=$(ip -o -4 route show to default | awk '{print $5}')

# Check if the configuration file exists and contains the specified port
if ! grep -q "port = $dante_port" /etc/danted.conf; then
  echo "Configuring Dante for SOCKS5 on port $dante_port..."
  bash -c "cat <<EOF >> /etc/danted.conf
logoutput: syslog
internal: 0.0.0.0 port = $dante_port
internal: :: port = $dante_port
external: $interface

clientmethod: none
socksmethod: none

client pass {
    from: 0.0.0.0/0 to: 0.0.0.0/0
    log: error
}

client pass {
    from: ::/0 to: ::/0
    log: error
}

socks pass {
    from: 0.0.0.0/0 to: 0.0.0.0/0
    log: error
}

socks pass {
    from: ::/0 to: ::/0
    log: error
}
EOF"
  danted_path=$(which danted)
  if [ -n "$danted_path" ]; then
    # Use readlink to get the original file path if it's a symlink
    real_danted_path=$(readlink -f "$danted_path")

    if [ -n "$real_danted_path" ]; then
      echo "Applying setcap to $real_danted_path"
      sudo setcap 'cap_net_bind_service=+ep' "$real_danted_path"
    else
      echo "Failed to resolve the real path for danted"
      exit 1
    fi
  else
    echo "Error: danted not found in PATH"
    exit 1
  fi

  # Restart Dante to apply changes
  sudo systemctl restart danted
  echo "Dante SOCKS5 proxy setup complete on port $dante_port."
else
  echo "Dante is already configured correctly."
fi