bug: Web Search bypasses system Socks and Jan HTTPS proxy settings
Author: yakimantCreated Sep 15, 2026Updated Sep 15, 2026
Version: 0.8.4
Describe the Bug
Jan's built-in Web Search does not appear to use either:
- the operating system Socks proxy settings, or
- the HTTPS proxy configured in Jan under Settings.
Steps to Reproduce
- Set macOS system socks proxy in Network Settings
- Configure Jan AI https proxy in Settings → General/Preferences → HTTPS Proxy
- Enable Web Search and Tools compatibility in model
- Try search
- Proxy not used
Workaround
System HTTPS proxy is being used.
Operating System
- MacOS
Source: janhq/jan