DobbyVPN

DobbyVPN

VPN client-side toolset.

Internet VPN & Proxy

Download (90 MB)

Description

Open-source opinionated VPN client implementing major VPN protocols.

Supported protocols:

  • Shadowsocks (Outline)
  • Shadowsocks over WebSocket
  • Shadowsocks over Cloak

Config format

Dobby consumes “subscription” / “dynamic keys” as YAML over HTTPS. The full up-to-date format (with examples) is documented in the project README:

https://github.com/DobbyVPN/DobbyVPN/blob/main/README.md

Work in progress

  • AmneziaWG

References

Anti-features

Properties of this app that are worth knowing about before installing.

  • TetheredNet

Versions

Version Date Size Requires Android Download
1.4.8 current
1692386756e76633…
 2026-08-21 90 MB API 26
1.3.9
3af85f4c4f4a12c3…
 2026-07-10 50 MB API 26
1.3.8
22a1029ee02d5e10…
 2026-07-02 50 MB API 26

Permissions

What the app asks the system for. Android only grants sensitive access after you confirm it.

  • Network stateCheck whether and how the device is connected.
  • Internet accessSend and receive data over the internet.
  • Foreground serviceKeep running in the background, visible in the status bar.
  • FOREGROUND_SERVICE_SPECIAL_USE
  • Precise locationDetermine the location via GPS.
  • Approximate locationDetermine the location via the network.
  • Write storageCreate and change files on the device storage.
  • BiometricsUnlock with fingerprint or face.
Show 3 more permissions
  • FingerprintUnlock with a fingerprint.
  • vpn.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
  • Read storageRead files on the device storage.

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