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micahflee/onionshare

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Onionshare

OnionShare is a privacy-focused data transfer tool and onion service host. It enables the anonymous sharing of files and the hosting of websites by creating temporary hidden services on the Tor network.

The software functions as a peer-to-peer system that moves data directly between endpoints without utilizing central third-party servers. It provides capabilities for anonymous file sharing, website hosting, and encrypted peer-to-peer chat, ensuring the identities and IP addresses of participants remain hidden.

Communication is secured through end-to-end encryption and Tor-based onion routing. The system employs a local HTTP server and dynamic port forwarding to map local content to ephemeral onion services.

Features

  • Anonymous File Transfer Tools - Provides a tool for sending files securely while masking the identities of both the sender and receiver.
  • Peer-to-Peer File Sharing - Moves data directly between endpoints without utilizing central third-party servers for storage.
  • Onion Routing - Utilizes multi-layered onion routing to hide the IP addresses of both sender and receiver.
  • Tor Routing - Establishes secure and hidden connections for data exchange by routing traffic through the Tor network.
  • End-to-End Encryption - Secures all transferred files and messages using cryptographic methods that ensure only participants can access the data.
  • Privacy-Focused Communication - Implements a communication-based approach to sharing sensitive data without revealing host IP addresses.
  • Ephemeral Services - Creates temporary hidden services on the Tor network that disappear once the sharing session ends.
  • Anonymous Chat - Facilitates private communication through an encrypted network to protect participant identities.
  • Anonymous Website Hosting - Allows users to serve web content from a local machine as an anonymous onion service.
  • Network Encryption - Uses network-level encryption to ensure anonymity and identity protection for all chat participants.
  • Onion - Hosts anonymous websites and web content accessible only via the Tor network.
  • Communication and Collaboration - Secure and anonymous file sharing over the Tor network.
  • File Sharing - Secure and anonymous file sharing over the Tor network.
  • File Sharing Tools - Anonymous file sharing and hosting via Tor.

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Frequently asked questions

What does micahflee/onionshare do?

OnionShare is a privacy-focused data transfer tool and onion service host. It enables the anonymous sharing of files and the hosting of websites by creating temporary hidden services on the Tor network.

What are the main features of micahflee/onionshare?

The main features of micahflee/onionshare are: Anonymous File Transfer Tools, Peer-to-Peer File Sharing, Onion Routing, Tor Routing, End-to-End Encryption, Privacy-Focused Communication, Ephemeral Services, Anonymous Chat.

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