wtf is free-nodes?

This repository is a free, publicly shared list of proxy server addresses, distributed as subscription links that update automatically every hour. It is aimed at people using proxy client apps like Clash, Mihomo, V2Ray, Trojan, Shadowsocks, and Shadowrocket, tools that let a device route its internet traffic through a chosen server, often to test connectivity or reach services outside their normal network. There are two fixed subscription links kept current by an automated script: a plain Base64 encoded list compatible with V2Ray style clients, and a YAML formatted file for Clash and Mihomo style clients. At the time of writing the README, the list holds around 50 free proxy nodes spread across countries including the United States, Germany, Hong Kong, the Netherlands, and South Korea, using protocols such as HTTP, VLESS, SOCKS5, Trojan, Shadowsocks, and Hysteria2. Each node is labeled with a country code plus the project's domain name so users can tell regions apart at a glance. The README is upfront that these free nodes are not meant for serious or long term use. It explains that shared free nodes tend to get crowded, may slow down or stop working without warning, and offer no guarantee of stability, speed, or continued availability. It suggests they suit temporary testing, learning how a proxy client works, or checking whether a subscription format is set up correctly, and recommends a paid proxy service instead for anyone who needs consistent, reliable access. The project also publishes a companion GitHub Pages site with setup tutorials for different clients and operating systems, a Telegram channel for updates, and a separate repository of step-by-step client tutorials. The README's own disclaimer states that everything here is meant for learning, research, and connectivity testing, that users must follow their local laws and the terms of any service they connect to, and that the nodes should not be used for logging into important accounts, sending sensitive information, or anything illegal.