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A Linux CLI utility that transparently routes all system traffic through the Tor network using nftables. It enables rapid IP rotation and easy toggling of global proxy settings for privacy tasks.

21 starsPython

How I solved my network state corruption in my Linux Tor proxy

by onyks·May 6, 2026·3 points·1 comment
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AI Analysis

●MidShip It

Transparent Tor routing via nftables, but proxychains already solves this.

Strengths
  • •Uses modern nftables instead of legacy iptables for rule management.
  • •Explicit safety warnings prevent users from relying on it for high-risk anonymity.
Weaknesses
  • •Explicitly warns high-risk users away, undermining core privacy value proposition.
  • •Competes with established solutions like Tails and Whonix without clear differentiation.
Category
Security
Target Audience

Linux privacy enthusiasts, security researchers

Similar To

proxychains · Tails · Whonix

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