Proxy: Rammerhead

Create server.js:

const Rammerhead = require('rammerhead');
// Create a new proxy instance
const rh = new Rammerhead();
// Create a scoped session handler (optional, but recommended)
const sessionHandler = rh.createSession();
// Create a simple HTTP server
const express = require('express');
const app = express(); rammerhead proxy
// Serve the client script
app.get('/rammerhead.js', (req, res) => 
res.sendFile(__dirname + '/node_modules/rammerhead/dist/rammerhead.js');
);
// All other requests go through the proxy
app.use((req, res) => 
// Remove the leading slash to get the target URL
let targetUrl = req.url.slice(1);
if (!targetUrl.startsWith('http')) 
targetUrl = 'http://' + targetUrl;

// Use the session handler to proxy the request
sessionHandler.handleRequest(req, res, targetUrl);

);
app.listen(8080, () => 
console.log('Rammerhead proxy running on http://localhost:8080');
);

| Feature | Traditional Proxy | Rammerhead Proxy | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Detection | Easy (IP blacklisting) | Very difficult | | HTTPS Support | Often breaks or shows errors | Full support | | JavaScript handling | Poor (sites break) | Excellent (mimics a real browser) | | Typical Use | Quick anonymous browsing | Bypassing strict filters (schools, offices) | Create server

Rammerhead is particularly popular among students trying to access gaming or social media sites on school Chromebooks. Since many school filters block standard proxies but allow regular HTTPS traffic, Rammerhead’s chameleon-like nature is highly effective.

git clone https://github.com/titaniumnetwork-dev/rammerhead.git
cd rammerhead

6.1 Risks

6.2 Mitigations

| Problem | Likely Cause | Solution | |---------|--------------|----------| | Blank white page | Site uses unsupported features | Refresh or try a different site. | | "ERR_CERT_AUTHORITY_INVALID" | Proxy uses self-signed SSL | On the warning page, click "Proceed anyway". | | Very slow loading | Public instance overloaded | Host your own or find a less popular instance. | | Infinite redirect loop | Site detects proxy | Use the "Reset Session" button if available. | | Login fails | Cross-domain cookie issues | Try using the proxied site's "Login" page directly (not a popup). |

Most free proxies fail miserably with modern websites because they cannot handle WebSocket connections (used for live chats, video streaming, and gaming) or XHR (background data fetching). Rammerhead is unique because it proxies WebSocket traffic invisibly. This means that chat applications (Discord Web, Telegram Web) and even some low-latency games work seamlessly.