Please consider adding native support for paqet as a protocol or transport layer in Xray-core, similar to how Hysteria2 was integrated.
What is paqet?
paqet is a bidirectional packet-level proxy that:
Uses raw sockets + pcap to inject/capture crafted TCP packets
Carries traffic over KCP (with encryption, FEC, and aggressive retransmission)
Completely bypasses the host OS TCP/IP stack
This makes it useful in highly restrictive networks where normal TCP handshakes, connection tracking, or standard DPI rules are applied.
Repository: https://github.com/hanselime/paqet
License: MIT
Language: Go
Status: Active development (currently alpha)
Real-world relevance
During the nationwide internet shutdown in Iran in January 2026 (particularly the severe blackout starting 8–9 January 2026), tools that rely on normal TCP/IP stacks or common VPN protocols largely stopped working.
paqet’s approach of sending encrypted KCP traffic inside raw/crafted TCP packets (bypassing the host OS network stack) showed practical value in such extreme censorship environments. Native support in Xray-core would make this capability much more accessible and manageable for users facing similar total or near-total shutdowns.
Please consider adding native support for paqet as a protocol or transport layer in Xray-core, similar to how Hysteria2 was integrated.
What is paqet?
paqet is a bidirectional packet-level proxy that:
Uses raw sockets + pcap to inject/capture crafted TCP packets
Carries traffic over KCP (with encryption, FEC, and aggressive retransmission)
Completely bypasses the host OS TCP/IP stack
This makes it useful in highly restrictive networks where normal TCP handshakes, connection tracking, or standard DPI rules are applied.
Repository: https://github.com/hanselime/paqet
License: MIT
Language: Go
Status: Active development (currently alpha)
Real-world relevance
During the nationwide internet shutdown in Iran in January 2026 (particularly the severe blackout starting 8–9 January 2026), tools that rely on normal TCP/IP stacks or common VPN protocols largely stopped working.
paqet’s approach of sending encrypted KCP traffic inside raw/crafted TCP packets (bypassing the host OS network stack) showed practical value in such extreme censorship environments. Native support in Xray-core would make this capability much more accessible and manageable for users facing similar total or near-total shutdowns.