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Bunker is a lightweight, Rust-built proxy solution that combines HTTP/HTTPS forwarding with an integrated DNS server, aimed at developers and system administrators who need a compact, high-performance gateway for controlling outbound traffic. Operating as an HTTP forward proxy with connection pooling, it accelerates repeated requests while keeping memory use low, and it supports HTTPS tunneling through the standard CONNECT method so that encrypted traffic can be passed securely without interception. A built-in DNS resolver adds caching and automatic failover, reducing lookup latency and improving reliability for applications that rely on constant domain resolution. To harden perimeter security, Bunker implements server-side request forgery (SSRF) protection that blocks internal or malformed destinations, and it enforces configurable rate limiting to prevent abuse or accidental resource exhaustion. These features make the proxy suitable for microservice meshes, continuous-integration runners, local development clusters, or any environment where a small footprint and strict traffic policy are required. Published by the Bunker Contributors community, the project is currently offered in its inaugural 0.1.0 release, marking the first stable milestone after initial testing. Because the entire codebase is written in Rust, users benefit from memory safety, cross-platform compilation, and minimal runtime dependencies, allowing Bunker to be deployed as a single static binary on Windows servers, containers, or edge devices. The software is available for free on get.nero.com, with downloads provided via trusted Windows package sources such as winget, always delivering the latest version, and supporting batch installation of multiple applications.
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