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resources, tools, and applications related to the Tor network.</p>
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<p>Tor is a free overlay network for enabling anonymous communication.
Built on free and open-source software and more than seven thousand
volunteer-operated relays worldwide, users can have their Internet
traffic routed via a random path through the network.</p>
<p>Before you read, if you want to host a Snowflake bridge in your
browser to help users in censored regions bypass censorship, <a
href="https://polycarbohydrate.github.io/awesome-tor/selfhost-snowflake">click
here</a>. Thank you. ## Contents - <a href="#official-manual">Official
Manual</a> - <a href="#applications">Applications</a> - <a
href="#tails">Tails</a> - <a href="#tor--tor-browser">Tor / Tor
Browser</a> - <a href="#other-applications">Other applications</a> - <a
href="#bridges">Bridges</a> - <a href="#bypass-censorship">Bypass
Censorship</a> - <a
href="#public-reception-impact-news-and-legislation">Public reception,
Impact, News, and Legislation</a> - <a href="#state-of-the-onion">State
of the Onion</a> - <a href="#whistleblowing">Whistleblowing</a> ##
Official Manual - <a
href="https://tb-manual.torproject.org/about/">About Tor Browser</a> -
Learn what Tor Browser can do to protect your privacy and anonymity. -
<a
href="https://tb-manual.torproject.org/anti-fingerprinting/">Anti-fingerprinting</a>
- How Tor Browser mitigates browser fingerprinting. - <a
href="https://tb-manual.torproject.org/bridges/">Bridges</a> - Most
Pluggable Transports, such as obfs4, rely on the use of “bridge” relays.
- <a
href="https://tb-manual.torproject.org/circumvention/">Circumvention</a>
- What to do if the Tor network is blocked. - <a
href="https://tb-manual.torproject.org/downloading/">Downloading</a> -
How to download Tor Browser. - <a
href="https://tb-manual.torproject.org/installation/">Installation</a> -
Installing Tor Browser. - <a
href="https://tb-manual.torproject.org/known-issues/">Known Issues</a> -
Issues with Tor. - <a
href="https://tb-manual.torproject.org/make-tor-portable/">Make Tor
Browser Portable</a> - How to install Tor Browser onto removable media.
- <a
href="https://tb-manual.torproject.org/managing-identities/">Managing
Identities</a> - Learn how to control personally identifying information
in Tor Browser. - <a
href="https://tb-manual.torproject.org/mobile-tor/">Mobile Tor</a> -
Learn about Tor for mobile devices. - <a
href="https://tb-manual.torproject.org/onion-services/">Onion
Services</a> - Services that are only accessible using Tor. - <a
href="https://tb-manual.torproject.org/plugins/">Plugins, add-ons, and
JavaScript</a> - How Tor Browser handles add-ons, plugins, and
JavaScript. - <a
href="https://tb-manual.torproject.org/running-tor-browser/">Running Tor
Browser</a> - Learn how to use Tor Browser for the first time. - <a
href="https://tb-manual.torproject.org/secure-connections/">Secure
Connections</a> - Learn how to protect your data using Tor Browser and
HTTPS. - <a
href="https://tb-manual.torproject.org/security-settings/">Security
Settings</a> - Configuring Tor Browser for security and usability. - <a
href="https://tb-manual.torproject.org/support/">Support</a> - How to
get help, report a bug, or give feedback. - <a
href="https://tb-manual.torproject.org/troubleshooting/">Troubleshooting</a>
- What to do if Tor Browser doesn’t work properly. - <a
href="https://tb-manual.torproject.org/updating/">Updating</a> - How to
update Tor Browser. - <a
href="https://tb-manual.torproject.org/uninstalling/">Uninstalling</a> -
How to remove Tor Browser from your system. ## Applications ### Tails
<em>A portable, Debian-based OS that runs from the RAM, leaving no
trace. Uses Tor Browser as the primary browser.</em> - <a
href="https://tails.net/contribute/index.en.html">Contribute</a> - <a
href="https://tails.net/doc/index.en.html">Documentation</a> - <a
href="https://tails.net/install/index.en.html">Download</a> - <a
href="https://tails.net/">Homepage</a> - <a
href="https://tails.net/about/index.en.html">How it works</a> - <a
href="https://tails.net/news/index.en.html">News</a> - <a
href="https://tails.net/support/index.en.html">Support</a> ### Tor / Tor
Browser <em>Open-source web browser that enables anonymous communication
by directing internet traffic through a free, worldwide, volunteer,
overlay network to conceal location and usage from anyone conducting
network surveillance or traffic analysis.</em> - <a
href="https://www.torproject.org/about/history/">About</a> - <a
href="https://community.torproject.org/">Commmunity</a> - <a
href="https://donate.torproject.org/">Donate</a> - <a
href="https://www.torproject.org/download/">Download</a> - <a
href="https://support.torproject.org/">Support</a> - <a
href="https://blog.torproject.org/">News</a> - Core Tor / Little-t-tor -
<a href="https://support.torproject.org/little-t-tor/">Installation /
Verify source code</a> - <a
href="https://forum.torproject.org/c/support/core-tor/18">Forum /
Support</a> ### Other applications - <a
href="https://github.com/nusenu/ansible-relayor">ansible-relayor</a> -
This is an ansible role for tor relay operators. - <a
href="https://github.com/cretz/bine">bine</a> - Go library for accessing
and embedding Tor clients and servers. - <a
href="https://briarproject.org/">Briar</a> - Peer-to-peer messaging that
bypasses centralized servers. Connect via Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, or Tor. - <a
href="https://check.torproject.org/api/bulk">Bulk Tor Exit Exporter</a>
- Identify Tor exit nodes by showing exit node IPv4 and fingerprint
information. - <a
href="https://gitlab.torproject.org/tpo/core/chutney/">Chutney</a> -
Configures a Tor network, launches and monitors it, and then runs tests
on it. - <a
href="https://github.com/DNSCrypt/dnscrypt-proxy">dnscrypt-proxy</a> - A
flexible DNS proxy, with support for encrypted DNS protocols. - <a
href="https://github.com/skizap/dos-over-tor">dos-over-tor</a> - Proof
of concept denial of service over Tor stress test tool. - <a
href="https://gitlab.torproject.org/tpo/network-health/doctor/">DocTor</a>
- A notification service that monitors newly published descriptor
information for issues. - <a
href="https://github.com/alecmuffett/eotk">eotk</a> - Tool for deploying
HTTP/Onion sites to provide official, onion-networking for popular
websites. - <a
href="https://www.cs.kau.se/philwint/spoiled_onions/">exitmap</a> -
Scanner for Tor to detect bad exits (spoiled onions). - <a
href="https://github.com/GaloisInc/haskell-tor">haskell-tor</a> - A
Haskell implementation of the Tor protocol. - <a
href="https://www.eff.org/https-everywhere">HTTPS Everywhere</a> - Only
allows the browser to connect using HTTPS, built-in Tor. - <a
href="https://github.com/brainfucksec/kalitorify">kalitorify</a> - Shell
script to create a transparent proxy through Tor for Kali Linux OS. - <a
href="https://metrics.torproject.org/">Tor Metrics</a> - Adjustable
graphs to visualize the statistics of Tor. - <a
href="https://github.com/trimstray/multitor">multitor</a> - Create
multiple Tor instances with load balancing. - <a
href="https://github.com/wbenny/mini-tor">mini-tor</a> - Smallest
application size while accessing internet content and hidden service
content. - <a href="https://github.com/Ayms/node-Tor">node-Tor</a> -
JavaScript open-source implementation of the Tor protocol on the server
side and browsers. - <a href="https://nyx.torproject.org/">nyx</a> - CLI
interface which includes detailed real-time information about your
relay. - <a
href="https://github.com/atorrescogollo/offensive-tor-toolkit">offensive-tor-toolkit</a>
- Bind/Reverse Shells, SOCKS, etc over Tor in Go. - <a
href="https://github.com/Whonix/onion-grater">onion-grater</a> -
Whitelisting filter for dangerous Tor control protocol commands. - <a
href="https://onionbalance.readthedocs.io/en/latest/">Onionbalance</a> -
A way to load balance onion services across multiple backend Tor
instances. - <a
href="https://metrics.torproject.org/onionoo.html">Onionoo</a> - A
web-based protocol to learn about currently running Tor relays and
bridges. - <a href="https://onionscan.org/">OnionScan</a> - Help
operators of hidden services find and fix operational security issues
with their services. - <a href="https://onionshare.org/">OnionShare</a>
- Anonymously share files, host website, and chat using the Tor network.
- <a href="https://ooni.org/">OONI</a> - Test the blocking of websites
and apps. Measure the speed and performance of your network. - <a
href="https://guardianproject.info/apps/org.torproject.android/">Orbot</a>
- Tor on Android. - <a
href="https://guardianproject.info/apps/info.guardianproject.orfox/">Orfox</a>
- Modified Tor browser for Android. Requires Orbot. - <a
href="https://github.com/dunglas/php-torcontrol">php-torcontrol</a> -
TorControl is a PHP library to control a Tor server. - <a
href="https://metrics.torproject.org/rs.html">Relay Search</a> - Easy
way to search for information about relays. - <a
href="https://www.ricochetrefresh.net/">Ricochet Refresh</a> - Ricochet
Refresh is a peer-to-peer messenger app that uses Tor to connect
clients. - <a
href="https://github.com/mattes/rotating-proxy">rotating-proxy</a> -
Rotating Tor proxy with Docker. - <a
href="https://gitlab.torproject.org/tpo/network-health/sbws">sbws</a> -
A Tor bandwidth scanner that generates bandwidth files to be used by
Directory Authorities. - <a
href="https://github.com/glamrock/stormy">Stormy</a> - Stormy is a
wizard that helps people create Tor Onion Services with just a few
clicks. - <a
href="https://github.com/tor-actions/setup-tor">setup-tor</a> - Set up
your GitHub Actions workflow with a specific version of Tor. - <a
href="https://stem.torproject.org/">Stem</a> - Stem is a Python
controller library for Tor. - <a
href="https://shadow.github.io/">Shadow</a> - Shadow is a discrete-event
network simulator that runs the real Tor software as a plug-in. - <a
href="https://github.com/basil00/TorWall">Tallow</a> - A program that
redirects all outbound traffic from a Windows machine via the Tor
anonymity network. - <a
href="https://github.com/CMoncur/tor_box">tor_box</a> - An all-inclusive
Tor configuration for Raspberry Pi, that serves as a relay and personal
Tor network. - <a
href="https://github.com/thaliproject/Tor_Onion_Proxy_Library">Tor_Onion_Proxy</a>
- Provides a .JAR and an .AAR file for embedding Tor into a Java or
Android Program. - <a
href="https://gitlab.com/grownetics/devops/blob/master/tor_ssh.sh">tor_ssh.sh</a>
- Command that allows SSH access using Tor to any server. - <a
href="https://github.com/webfp/tor-browser-selenium">tor-browser-selenium</a>
- A Python library to automate Tor Browser with Selenium WebDriver. - <a
href="https://github.com/kragniz/tor-controller">tor-controller</a> -
Run Tor Onion Services on Kubernetes. - <a
href="https://hub.docker.com/r/goldy/tor-hidden-service">tor-hidden-service</a>
- Docker container made for Onion Services in v2 or v3. - <a
href="https://github.com/coldhakca/tor-relay-bootstrap">tor-relay-bootstrap</a>
- Script to bootstrap a Debian server to be a set-and-forget Tor relay.
- <a href="https://github.com/iCepa/Tor.framework">Tor.framework</a> -
Tor.framework is the easiest way to embed Tor in your iOS application. -
<a href="https://github.com/dryruby/tor.rb">tor.rb</a> - This is a Ruby
library for interacting with the Tor anonymity network. - <a
href="https://github.com/tor2web/Tor2web">Tor2web</a> - HTTP proxy
software that enables access to Tor Hidden Services through common web
browsers. - <a href="https://github.com/DedSecInside/TorBot">TorBot</a>
- Onion site crawler for data collection. - <a
href="https://github.com/javerous/TorChat-Mac">TorChat-Mac</a> - macOS
native TorChat client. - <a
href="https://github.com/prof7bit/TorChat">TorChat</a> - Decentralized
anonymous instant messenger on top of Tor Hidden Services. - <a
href="https://check.torproject.org/">TorCheck</a> - Determines if a
visitor is using Tor or not. - <a
href="https://github.com/r3nt0n/torDDoS">torDDoS</a> - TorDDos is a
Python tool to automatize DDoS attacks on a website from the Tor
network. - <a
href="https://github.com/ruped24/toriptables2">toriptabkes2</a> - An
anonymizer that sets up iptables and Tor to route all traffic through
the Tor network. - <a href="https://github.com/torps/torps">torps</a> -
The Tor Path Simulator (TorPS) is a tool for efficiently simulating path
selection in Tor. - <a
href="https://gitlab.torproject.org/tpo/core/torsocks/">Torsocks</a> -
Allows you to use most applications safely with Tor. - <a
href="https://www.crowdstrike.com/resources/community-tools/tortilla-tool/">Tortilla</a>
- Tool that securely, anonymously, and transparently routes all TCP/IP
and DNS traffic through Tor. - <a
href="https://github.com/iCepa/tun2tor">tun2tor</a> - Rust library that
creates a utun (userspace tunnel) interface, and connects it to a
stream-based proxy. - <a
href="https://txtorcon.readthedocs.io/en/latest/">txtorcon</a> - An
implementation of the control-spec for Tor using the Twisted networking
library for Python. - <a
href="https://github.com/mikeperry-tor/vanguards">Vanguards</a> - This
addon protects against guard discovery and related traffic analysis
attacks. - <a href="https://www.whonix.org/">Whonix</a> - OS designed
for advanced security and privacy using the desktop-wide use of the Tor
network. - <a href="https://zeronet.io/">ZeroNet</a> - Free and
uncensorable websites, using Bitcoin cryptography, the BitTorrent
network, and Tor support. ## Bridges - <a
href="https://pythonhosted.org/bridgedb/">BridgeDB</a> - BridgeDB is a
collection of backend servers used to distribute Tor Bridges. - <a
href="https://gitlab.torproject.org/tpo/anti-censorship/pluggable-transports/conjure">Conjure</a>
- Conjure is an anti-censorship tool in the refraction networking
(a.k.a. decoy routing) lineage of circumvention systems. - <a
href="https://crypto.stanford.edu/flashproxy/">Flash Proxies</a> -
Outdated and deprecated bridge type. It is a miniature proxy that runs
in a web browser. - <a href="https://fteproxy.org/">fteproxy</a> -
Outdated and deprecated bridge type. Tor traffic resembles plain HTTP.
The name stands for “Format-Transforming Encryption.” - <a
href="https://support.torproject.org/glossary/meek/">meek</a> - These
pluggable transports make it look like you are browsing a major website
instead of using Tor. - <a
href="https://gitlab.torproject.org/tpo/anti-censorship/pluggable-transports/trac/-/issues/10314">obsf2</a>
- Outdated and deprecated bridge type. Predecessor of obsf3. - <a
href="https://support.torproject.org/glossary/obfs3/">obsf3</a> -
Outdated and deprecated bridge type. Predecessor of obsf4. - <a
href="https://support.torproject.org/glossary/obfs4/">obsf4</a> - A
pluggable transport that makes Tor traffic look random and also prevents
censors from finding bridges by Internet scanning. - <a
href="https://github.com/NullHypothesis/scramblesuit">ScrambleSuit</a> -
Outdated and deprecated bridge type. A pluggable transport protocol for
obfsproxy. It is written in pure Python. - <a
href="https://snowflake.torproject.org/">Snowflake</a> - Making your
internet activity appear as though you’re using the internet for a
regular video or voice call. - <a
href="https://blog.torproject.org/introducing-webtunnel-evading-censorship-by-hiding-in-plain-sight/">Webtunnel</a>
- WebTunnel is a censorship-resistant pluggable transport designed to
mimic encrypted web traffic (HTTPS) inspired by HTTPT. ## Bypass
Censorship - <a
href="https://github.com/yinghuocho/firefly-proxy">Firefly</a> - A proxy
software to help circumvent the Great Firewall. - <a
href="https://github.com/v3aqb/fwlite">FWlite</a> - An anti-censorship
HTTP proxy with built-in shadowsocks support. - <a
href="https://fi.google.com/">Google Fi Wireless</a> - Great phone
solution that allows calls, text messaging, and use of cellular data
that bypasses China’s Great Firewall. - <a
href="https://github.com/getlantern/lantern">Lantern</a> - Censorship
circumvention tool available for free download on any operating system.
- <a href="https://github.com/TelegramMessenger/MTProxy">MTProxy</a> -
Allows users in censored areas to connect to Telegram. - <a
href="https://github.com/klzgrad/naiveproxy">NaïveProxy</a> - NaïveProxy
uses Chromium’s network stack to camouflage traffic with strong
censorship resistance and low detectability. - <a
href="https://github.com/nfriedly/nodeunblocker.com">nodeunblocker</a> -
Host your copy of nodeunblocker.com using Node.js to bypass censorship
on the internet. - <a href="https://privadovpn.com/">PrivadoVPN</a> -
VPN that is based in Switzerland and follows Swiss privacy laws.
Bypasses even in China. - <a href="https://protonvpn.com/">ProtonVPN</a>
- VPN that allows for circumvention of censorship even in China. Free
plan bypasses along with multiple servers and protocols. No logs policy.
- <a href="https://bridges.torproject.org/">Private Bridges</a> - Go to
<code>I need an alternative way of getting bridges!</code> section.
Follow the instructions. - <a
href="https://github.com/anticensority/runet-censorship-bypass">Runet
Censorship Bypass</a> - A browser extension for Chromium and Firefox
that helps to bypass censorship in Russia. - <a
href="https://github.com/SRI-CSL/stegotorus">StegoTorus</a> - A
Camouflage Proxy for the Tor Anonymity System. - <a
href="https://github.com/trojan-gfw/trojan">trojan</a> - An
unidentifiable mechanism that helps you bypass GFW. ## Public reception,
Impact, News, and Legislation - <a
href="https://blog.torproject.org/closer-look-great-firewall-china/">A
close look at the Great Firewall of China</a> - Some information about
the censorship of Tor within China. - <a
href="https://www.usenix.org/conference/foci18/presentation/dunna">Analyzing
China’s Blocking of Unpublished Tor Bridges</a> - Study on how China
blocks unlisted Tor bridges and how to prevent this. - <a
href="https://github.com/AnarchoTechNYC/meta/wiki">Anarcho-Tech NYC
Wiki</a> - Wiki that explains how to stay private and anonymous online.
- <a href="https://www.freehaven.net/anonbib/">Anonymity
Bibliography</a> - Selected papers in anonymity from 1977 - 2020. - <a
href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eQ2OZKitRwc">Dropping Docs on
Darknet</a> - DEF CON 22 - Adrian Crenshaw- Dropping Docs on Darknets:
How People Got Caught. - <a
href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DX46Qv_b7F4">How governments have
tried to block Tor</a> - How governments have tried to block Tor by
28c3. - <a
href="https://www.usenix.org/system/files/conference/foci12/foci12-final2.pdf">How
the Great Firewall of China is blocked in China</a> - Paper explaining
how Tor is banned in China along with ways to circumvent it. - <a
href="https://blog.torproject.org/learning-more-about-gfws-active-probing-system/">Learning
more about the GFW’s active probing system</a> - Page about the GFW’s
censorship system and how it works. - <a
href="http://blog.zorinaq.com/my-experience-with-the-great-firewall-of-china/">My
Experience With the Great Firewall of China</a> - Blog on CFW of China
by an InfoSec professional during one of their visits. - <a
href="https://kpdyer.com/publications/ccs2013-fte.pdf">Protocol
Misidentification Made Easy with Format-Transforming Encryption</a> -
How FTE worked. - <a
href="https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2021/12/08/russia-blocks-tor-anonymity-service-a75760">Russia
Passes Bill Banning Tor</a> - Article about Russia banning VPNs and Tor.
- <a
href="https://www.benthamsgaze.org/2015/11/17/scaling-tor-hidden-services/">Scaling
Tor hidden services</a> - How to scale hidden services. - <a
href="http://arxiv.org/pdf/1305.3199">ScrambleSuit: A Polymorph Network
Protocol to Circumvent Censorship</a> - How ScrambleSuit worked. - <a
href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/interactive/2013/nov/01/snowden-nsa-files-surveillance-revelations-decoded">Snowden
Revelations</a> - The Snowden Revelations explained. - <a
href="https://blog.torproject.org/event/state-of-the-onion-2023/">State
of the Onion - 2023</a> - Tor Project’s annual virtual event where we
share updates from teams and the community, highlighting their work and
the impact it has made across the globe during the year. - <a
href="https://www.freehaven.net/anonbib/cache/ccs2012-stegotorus.pdf">StegoTorus:
A Camouflage Proxy for the Tor Anonymity System</a> - A paper on how
StegoTorus works. - <a
href="https://ccdcoe.org/uploads/2018/10/TOR_Anonymity_Network.pdf">Technical
and Legal Overview of Tor</a> - Overview of Tor is presented from the
technical perspective and also several legal issues related to its use
are analyzed. - <a href="https://blog.torproject.org/tor-in-2023/">Tor
after the Snowden revelations</a> - About the Snowden revelations and
what Tor will do in 2024. - <a
href="https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/USCOURTS-utd-2_18-cv-00712/pdf/USCOURTS-utd-2_18-cv-00712-0.pdf">Tor
Browser Afforded CDA Immunity for Dark Web Transactions</a> - Court
document about the death of a minor through purchasing narcotics on Tor.
- <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HQXRURfrf8w">Tor Hidden
Services and Deanonyminization</a> - Talk about how Tor and its services
can be exploited to expose a user’s information as well as how to
prevent attacks. - <a
href="https://www.privacyguides.org/en/advanced/tor-overview/">Tor
Overview</a> - Overview of Tor by Privacyguides. - <a
href="https://www.privacyjournal.net/privacy/tor-network/">Understanding
The Onion Router in 2024</a> - Explains what Tor is; update for 2024. -
<a
href="https://www.amnesty.org/en/latest/campaigns/2024/02/what-is-tor-and-how-does-it-advance-human-rights/">What
is Tor?</a> - Gives a very good explanation for Tor, Onion Services, and
how it promotes human rights. ## State of the Onion - <a
href="https://blog.torproject.org/state-of-the-onion-2024/">2024</a> -
State of the Onion report for the year 2024. - <a
href="https://blog.torproject.org/state-of-the-onion-2023/">2023</a> -
State of the Onion report for the year 2023. - <a
href="https://blog.torproject.org/state-of-the-onion-2022/">2022</a> -
State of the Onion report for the year 2022. - <a
href="https://blog.torproject.org/state-of-the-onion-2021/">2021</a> -
State of the Onion report for the year 2021. - <a
href="https://blog.torproject.org/state-of-the-onion-2020/">2020</a> -
State of the Onion report for the year 2020. - <a
href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W0NR6M_08oM">2019</a> - State of
the Onion report for the year 2019. ## Whistleblowing - <a
href="https://www.globaleaks.org/">GlobaLeaks</a> - GlobaLeaks is free,
open-source software enabling anyone to easily set up and maintain a
secure whistleblowing platform. - <a
href="https://github.com/freedomofpress/securedrop">SecureDrop</a> -
SecureDrop is an open-source whistleblower submission system that media
organizations and NGOs can install to securely accept documents from
anonymous sources. - <a href="https://wikileaks.org/">WikiLeaks</a> -
WikiLeaks specializes in the analysis and publication of large datasets
of censored or otherwise restricted official materials involving war,
spying, and corruption.</p>
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