How to Update Zapret to the Latest IPSet List from GitHub: 3 Methods Explained

You can update Zapret's IPSet filter by running service.bat and selecting option 7, or by manually downloading the remote ipset-service.txt to your local lists/ipset-all.txt file.

The Flowseal/zapret-discord-youtube repository maintains the IPSet lists that control which traffic flows through the DPI bypass. Keeping these filters current is essential for maintaining Discord and YouTube connectivity as network restrictions evolve. This guide explains three methods to synchronize your local ipset-all.txt with the latest upstream version hosted on GitHub.

How the Zapret IPSet Update Mechanism Works

Zapret stores its active IP filters in lists\ipset-all.txt within your installation directory. The repository publishes the authoritative version at .service/ipset-service.txt. When triggered, the update routine downloads from the raw GitHub URL and overwrites your local copy.

According to the source code in service.bat (lines 78-79), the batch script defines the update logic within the :ipset_update label:

:ipset_update
set "listFile=%~dp0lists\ipset-all.txt"
set "url=https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Flowseal/zapret-discord-youtube/refs/heads/main/.service/ipset-service.txt"
echo Updating ipset-all...

The %~dp0 prefix ensures the path resolves relative to the script location. The routine fetches from https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Flowseal/zapret-discord-youtube/refs/heads/main/.service/ipset-service.txt and replaces your local filter list with the remote content.

Method 1: Update Zapret IPSet Using the Service Menu (Recommended)

The service.bat script provides an interactive manager that handles the download safely. This method ensures proper path handling and error checking.

1. Open Command Prompt in your Zapret installation folder
2. Execute the service manager:

service.bat

3. When the menu appears, type 7 and press Enter to select "Update IPSet List"

The script displays "Updating ipset-all..." and automatically refreshes your lists\ipset-all.txt file with the latest GitHub version.

Method 2: Update Zapret IPSet Using PowerShell

For automation or scripting environments, use Invoke-WebRequest to fetch the data directly. This method is useful for scheduled tasks or when the batch menu is inaccessible.

Run this command from the repository root:

Invoke-WebRequest -Uri "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Flowseal/zapret-discord-youtube/refs/heads/main/.service/ipset-service.txt" -OutFile "lists\ipset-all.txt"

The command downloads the raw content and overwrites your local ipset-all.txt without opening an interactive session.

Method 3: Update Zapret IPSet Using curl

If you have curl available in your Windows environment, you can perform a lightweight command-line update.

Execute this from your Zapret root directory:

curl -L -o lists\ipset-all.txt https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Flowseal/zapret-discord-youtube/refs/heads/main/.service/ipset-service.txt

The -L flag follows redirects to the raw content, while -o specifies the output path relative to your installation directory.

Key Files for Zapret IPSet Updates

Understanding these three components clarifies the update architecture:

• service.bat: Contains the :ipset_update routine and the interactive menu logic (option 7) that automates the download process
• .service/ipset-service.txt: The remote source file hosted in the repository that contains the latest IP ranges and filter definitions
• lists/ipset-all.txt: Your local working copy that the Zapret binaries and batch scripts read at runtime

Summary

• Zapret maintains its IPSet database in lists\ipset-all.txt relative to the installation folder
• The authoritative source is hosted at .service/ipset-service.txt in the Flowseal/zapret-discord-youtube repository
• Use service.bat option 7 for the safest automated update with built-in error handling
• Manual updates require downloading from https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Flowseal/zapret-discord-youtube/refs/heads/main/.service/ipset-service.txt to your local lists directory
• Restart your bypass (run your general*.bat script) after updating to load the new IP ranges into active connections

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the exact GitHub URL for the latest Zapret IPSet list?

The repository hosts the current IPSet data at https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Flowseal/zapret-discord-youtube/refs/heads/main/.service/ipset-service.txt. This is the specific URL that service.bat references during its update routine.

Where does Zapret store the IPSet list locally?

Zapret maintains the active filter in lists\ipset-all.txt within your installation folder. The path is constructed in service.bat using the %~dp0 prefix to ensure it remains relative to the script location, preventing path resolution errors.

Do I need to restart the Zapret bypass after updating the IPSet?

Yes. The bypass service reads ipset-all.txt during initialization. After updating the file, you must restart your general*.bat script or the service itself to apply the new IP ranges to active network connections.

Can I automate IPSet updates without using service.bat?

Yes. You can schedule either the PowerShell or curl commands shown above to run periodically using Windows Task Scheduler. Both methods download directly from the GitHub raw URL and overwrite lists\ipset-all.txt, achieving the same result as the menu option without requiring interactive prompts.

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  "mcpServers": {
    "instagit": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "instagit@latest"]
    }
  }
}