Default Python requests library with requests.get(proxies=dict) is synchronous. If a proxy dies mid-scrape, your script crashes. Proxy Switcher Sharp runs as a daemon that feeds live, tested proxies to your scraper via a local HTTP API (port 8081 by default).
| Flag | Alias | Description | Example | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | --file | -f | Path to proxy list file | -f proxies.txt | | --rotate | -r | Rotation interval in seconds | -r 15 | | --threads | -t | Number of concurrent checks | -t 10 | | --process | -p | PID of process to hook | -p 1337 | | --system | -s | Apply to Windows system-wide | -s true | | --exclude-local | -e | Bypass proxy for LAN IPs | -e true | | --output | -o | Log file location | -o C:\logs\rotation.txt | proxy switcher sharp
.\ProxySwitcherSharp.exe --file proxies.txt --rotate 30 --target http://api.ipify.org Default Python requests library with requests
Its combination of low resource usage (under 15MB of RAM), sub-millisecond switching latency, and deep process integration makes it "sharp" by name and nature. | Flag | Alias | Description | Example
When switching identities, it’s good practice to clear your DNS cache and browser cookies to prevent "fingerprinting" that links your new IP to your old session.
: A toolbar icon that allows for rapid switching between "Direct Connection" and active proxy profiles. How to Set Up Proxy SwitchySharp