node-Tor
A JavaScript implementation of the Tor protocol for anonymizing any protocol on servers and inside browsers.
What is node-Tor?
node-Tor is a JavaScript implementation of the Tor (The Onion Router) protocol that allows developers to add anonymity layers to any network protocol. It solves the problem of building private, decentralized applications by enabling Tor-like circuit-based routing directly in JavaScript, both on servers and within web browsers.
Developers building peer-to-peer applications, decentralized networks, or any project requiring protocol-level anonymity, especially those targeting browser-based environments or needing to integrate privacy features without external dependencies.
It provides a unique, portable Tor protocol stack in pure JavaScript, enabling anonymity for any protocol and allowing browsers to participate as full nodes in anonymized networks—a capability not offered by the standard Tor client or most other libraries.
Overview
Javascript implementation of the Tor (or Tor like) anonymizer project (The Onion Router)
Use Cases
Best For
- Adding anonymity layers to existing protocols like BitTorrent, IPFS, or Bitcoin
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