tor.rb
A Ruby library for interacting with the Tor anonymity network, including configuration parsing, process control, and exit node detection.
What is tor.rb?
Tor.rb is a Ruby library that provides programmatic access to the Tor anonymity network. It allows Ruby applications to check Tor availability, parse configuration files, control running Tor processes, and detect Tor exit nodes. The library solves the problem of integrating Tor's privacy features directly into Ruby applications without manual configuration.
Ruby developers building applications that require anonymity features, privacy-conscious web scrapers, security researchers, and developers working on network privacy tools.
Developers choose Tor.rb because it provides a comprehensive, idiomatic Ruby interface to Tor's capabilities, eliminating the need for manual system calls and configuration parsing. It's specifically designed for Ruby environments with broad version compatibility including JRuby support.
Overview
Tor.rb is a Ruby library for interacting with the Tor anonymity network.
Use Cases
Best For
- Building Ruby applications that require anonymous network connections
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