relay

Socat (SOcket CAT) is a potent and versatile networking tool that allows for bidirectional data transfer between two independent data channels. These channels can be files, pipes, devices (terminal or modem, etc.), or sockets (UNIX, IPv4, IPv6, raw, datagram, etc.). Often likened to the Swiss Army knife for TCP/IP protocols, socat is a utility for data relay between two interactive processes or to initiate TCP and UDP connections for testing purposes or otherwise. In this article, we will explore how to install Socat on different Linux distributions using different package managers like apt, dnf, and zypper. We’ll also delve into some basic use cases to showcase its versatility.