Projects sharing features with Ricochet

This project is a peer-to-peer networking tool and communication client designed for exchanging messages and sharing screen control between computers without a central server. It functions as a decentralized system for exchanging data and control signals directly between nodes. The application uses WebRTC for peer-to-peer messaging and remote desktop administration. It incorporates STUN-based NAT traversal and rendezvous servers to establish direct connections between peers hidden behind restrictive firewalls or routers. The software provides capabilities for remote desktop control, includin

Nostr is a decentralized social protocol and censorship-resistant messaging standard. It operates as a distributed event relay network where user identities are defined by public-key cryptography rather than centralized account databases. The protocol enables the exchange of cryptographically signed messages across a network of independent relays. This system allows for the broadcasting of signed notes to multiple servers to ensure content availability and permanence, while using public-key pairs to prove authorship and authenticity without a central registry. The system covers distributed c

Status-react is a blockchain-native mobile operating system and decentralized communication platform. It functions as an Ethereum mobile operating system that integrates a local blockchain node for smart contract execution and digital token management. The project implements a peer-to-peer messaging client that routes data directly between users without relying on central servers. This decentralized communication model enables secure messaging and Web3 integration directly within the mobile environment. The platform covers peer-to-peer networking and the execution of decentralized applicatio

n2n is a peer-to-peer VPN that creates an encrypted mesh network by establishing layer 2 overlay networks. It uses UDP tunneling to connect remote computers into a shared virtual local area network, allowing devices to communicate as if they were on the same physical Ethernet switch. The system utilizes a centralized signaling registry and federated coordination nodes to facilitate peer discovery and node registration. It implements NAT traversal through UDP hole punching and UPnP port mapping, while using supernode relay routing to ensure connectivity when symmetric NATs prevent direct peer-

OnionShare is an anonymous file sharing tool and Tor hidden service manager. It enables the transfer of files and messages over the Tor network to mask the physical location and identity of the host. The project provides capabilities for anonymous file sharing, anonymous file reception, and the hosting of both private and static websites as hidden services. It also includes a Tor-based chat application for establishing encrypted, real-time messaging sessions. The system includes tools for network censorship circumvention through pluggable transports and bridges. It supports security and acce

Libretaxi is an open-source ride-hailing and transport marketplace platform. It functions as a peer-to-peer logistics coordinator that connects passengers with drivers to organize transportation services without a corporate intermediary. The system utilizes a service provider matching engine to pair users with available local providers based on current system state. It facilitates direct coordination between seekers and providers through a real-time messaging bridge. The platform includes a community moderation system with role-based access control to restrict administrative functions. These

This project is a comprehensive computer networking textbook and instructional resource. It serves as a technical guide for the design and implementation of network layers, protocols, and hardware architecture, covering the spectrum from physical links to application-layer protocols. The content provides a detailed study of standards for congestion control, reliable data delivery, and internetwork routing. It includes specialized technical material on network security, public-key infrastructure, and the operation of modern cloud infrastructure and data centers. The material covers a broad ra

go-libp2p is a Go implementation of the libp2p modular networking stack, providing a library for building peer-to-peer applications. It functions as a decentralized application framework that separates transport, security, and discovery layers into pluggable modules for cross-platform interoperability. The library establishes peer-to-peer connections through a modular transport abstraction that supports multiple protocols, while using public key cryptography for peer identity and protocol-agnostic security transports for encrypting and authenticating all traffic. It enables distributed peer d

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

This project is a comprehensive technical documentation site and reference manual for configuring and deploying WireGuard VPN tunnels and interfaces. It serves as a guide for establishing encrypted network connections between peers using public key authentication to secure data traffic across untrusted networks. The documentation provides specific technical manuals for implementing NAT traversal solutions, including UDP hole punching and the use of bounce servers to connect peers behind restrictive firewalls. It also includes detailed guides on tunnel implementation and protocol references fo

Noise is a peer-to-peer networking stack written in Go designed for building decentralized systems. It provides a framework for managing node lifecycles, establishing encrypted communication channels, and facilitating direct data exchange between distributed nodes without reliance on central authorities. The library distinguishes itself through a modular architecture that allows developers to stack custom communication layers, enabling the creation of specialized network protocols. It incorporates a decentralized key-value lookup system for peer discovery and routing, alongside cryptographic

Paramiko is a pure-Python implementation of the SSH2 protocol, providing a library for making secure network connections and executing remote commands. It serves as a programmatic interface for establishing encrypted communication tunnels and managing remote sessions. The project includes a full SSH server framework, allowing applications to host a secure shell server and define server-side access configurations directly within Python. It also provides a dedicated SFTP client library for secure file transfers and remote filesystem management. The library covers remote infrastructure automati

Maskphish is a comprehensive security toolkit that integrates capabilities for digital forensics, network vulnerability scanning, open-source intelligence, penetration testing, and social engineering. It functions as a multi-purpose framework for automating reconnaissance and executing security audits across diverse network environments. The project features a specialized phishing and social engineering toolkit used for cloning websites, masking URLs, and deploying deceptive pages to capture user credentials. It also includes a remote access Trojan builder for generating platform-specific exe

nghttp2 is a suite of low-level C libraries and tools designed for implementing the HTTP/2 protocol. It provides a memory-efficient implementation of the protocol's core logic, including framing, stream multiplexing, and flow control. The project includes a dedicated library for HPACK header compression and decompression to reduce network bandwidth. It also provides a toolset for analyzing network traffic and benchmarking server performance, including throughput and latency measurements. Its broader capabilities cover protocol implementation and traffic management, including ALPN connection

go-plugin is a framework for implementing plugin architectures where extensions run as separate processes and communicate via a Go RPC plugin system. It functions as an inter-process communication library and lifecycle manager that allows host applications to discover, launch, and monitor external binary plugins. The framework enables cross-language plugin systems, allowing plugins written in different languages to integrate with a host through standardized RPC protocols. It features a bidirectional RPC bridge that allows both the host and the plugin to exchange interface implementations for

CJDNS is a peer-to-peer VPN and cryptographic network overlay that implements an encrypted IPv6 mesh network. It functions as a distributed hash table router, utilizing a non-hierarchical XOR metric to route traffic across nodes without relying on a central authority or registry. The project distinguishes itself by tying network identity to cryptographic ownership, deriving unique IPv6 addresses from public keys. It ensures secure peer connectivity across NAT boundaries using public-key authentication, end-to-end packet encryption, and a handshake protocol that provides perfect forward secrec

Orbot is an Android network anonymization tool designed to route mobile internet traffic through the Tor network. Its primary purpose is to hide a user's identity and location from websites by masking the originating network address. The software enables users to bypass internet censorship to access blocked services and prevents trackers from identifying a mobile device. It provides a local SOCKS proxy configuration to force specific applications to send traffic through an encrypted tunnel. The application utilizes the Android VPN service to capture device traffic at the network layer and in

BitChat Android is a decentralized peer-to-peer messenger that enables communication over Bluetooth mesh networks without requiring any internet connection or central servers. It functions as a full mesh network chat app and a privacy-focused communication tool, with every message encrypted end-to-end using per-session cryptographic keys that ensure forward secrecy. The app operates without accounts or persistent identifiers, resisting user tracking at the protocol level. To strengthen privacy and efficiency, BitChat injects cover traffic to obscure real communication patterns and includes an

Bitchat is a decentralized messaging protocol designed for secure, private communication across both local and wide-area networks. It functions as an encrypted offline messenger that enables direct data exchange between devices without requiring centralized servers or persistent internet connectivity. By utilizing end-to-end encryption, the platform ensures that message content remains confidential and protected from unauthorized access throughout the entire transport process. The project distinguishes itself through a hybrid connectivity layer that dynamically routes messages between short-r

SmarGate is a network utility designed as an intranet penetration tool, peer-to-peer network tunnel, and remote device management gateway. It functions as a system for bypassing NAT and firewalls to expose internal services to the public internet, while also providing SOCKS5 and HTTP proxy capabilities and SSL/TLS encrypted tunnels. The project distinguishes itself by implementing hybrid routing that combines direct peer-to-peer TCP links with cloud-based proxy relaying to reduce latency. It features real-time dynamic port mapping that allows network redirections to be updated via a mobile cl

zrok is a zero trust networking service that provides a secure overlay mesh to expose local services and files through firewalls and NAT without the need for manual port forwarding. It functions as a zero trust network manager, orchestrating identities, policies, and routers to establish secure connectivity between applications and users. The project distinguishes itself through the use of identity-based routing and hardened HTTP frontends that integrate with external identity providers. These capabilities allow for the creation of identity-aware proxies and secure reverse proxies that authen

Wish is a Go library for building SSH servers, providing a middleware-based framework that handles core SSH functionality including public-key and certificate authentication, session management, and secure file transfers via SCP and SFTP. It is designed to serve as the foundation for custom SSH applications, with built-in support for hosting Git repositories over SSH and serving interactive terminal applications. What distinguishes Wish from a basic SSH server library is its composable middleware pattern, which allows developers to layer authentication, logging, and custom session handling. I

i2pd is a C++ implementation of the I2P anonymous network layer, serving as a peer-to-peer overlay network and I2P network router. It functions as a decentralized communication system that masks IP addresses and encrypts data using a garlic routing protocol. This project provides a lightweight daemon that acts as a self-hosted privacy gateway, connecting local applications to the I2P network for private data transmission without the use of Java. The system covers anonymous peer communication, privacy-preserving networking, and secure client-server interactions. It implements end-to-end encry

Cellnet is a Go networking framework designed for building distributed systems and peer-to-peer networks. It provides a multi-protocol transport layer that standardizes message exchange across TCP, UDP, and WebSockets, utilizing a binary message codec system to map message types to unique identifiers for network transmission. The framework is distinguished by its remote procedure call library, which enables the execution of functions on remote peers using synchronous or asynchronous request patterns. It further differentiates itself with an asynchronous event dispatcher that processes network

Iroh is a peer-to-peer networking stack and distributed system designed for secure direct connections, content-addressed storage, and synchronized data sharing. It provides a foundation for decentralized applications by combining a QUIC-based networking layer with primitives for distributed state and data transfer. The project distinguishes itself through a comprehensive suite of decentralized capabilities, including a distributed data store using conflict-free replicated data types for collaborative synchronization and a content-addressed storage system for verifiable, resumable transfers of

CryptPad is a self-hosted, zero-knowledge office suite designed for real-time collaborative editing and content management. It provides a privacy-centric infrastructure where documents, files, and notes are encrypted in the browser before transmission, ensuring that the server administrator cannot access the underlying data. The platform implements zero-knowledge user authentication, utilizing cryptographic keys to verify identities so that plain text passwords are never stored on the server. To further isolate sensitive operations, the system employs a security architecture that separates th

Linsa.io is an end-to-end encrypted cloud storage service and zero-knowledge data vault. It functions as a private content sharing platform that encrypts files and data on the client side, ensuring only the owner can access the stored content. The project employs a local-first approach, processing data updates and encryption on the local device before syncing encrypted blobs to a remote persistence layer. It uses a zero-knowledge architecture where the service provider cannot access decryption keys or view the plaintext content of stored files. The platform provides capabilities for private