{
  "name": "Squid",
  "slug": "squid",
  "categories": [
    4
  ],
  "date_created": "2026-04-13",
  "type": "ct",
  "updateable": true,
  "privileged": false,
  "has_arm": false,
  "interface_port": 3128,
  "documentation": "https://wiki.squid-cache.org/SquidFaq",
  "website": "https://www.squid-cache.org/",
  "logo": "https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/gh/selfhst/icons@main/webp/squid.webp",
  "config_path": "/etc/squid/squid.conf",
  "description": "Squid is a mature caching and forwarding proxy server that can operate as an authenticated HTTP forward proxy for outbound web traffic. This container deploys Squid with basic authentication, generated initial credentials, and a guided MOTD for simple user management.",
  "install_methods": [
    {
      "type": "default",
      "script": "ct/squid.sh",
      "resources": {
        "cpu": 1,
        "ram": 512,
        "hdd": 4,
        "os": "debian",
        "version": "13"
      }
    }
  ],
  "default_credentials": {
    "username": null,
    "password": null
  },
  "notes": [
    {
      "type": "info",
      "text": "Create a proxy user after installation with `htpasswd /etc/squid/passwords <username>`."
    }
  ]
}