Open-Awesome
CategoriesAlternativesStacksSelf-HostedExplore
Open-Awesome

© 2026 Open-Awesome. Curated for the developer elite.

TermsPrivacyAboutGitHubRSS
  1. Home
  2. Tags
  3. Privacy Tools

Privacy Tools

76 projects

Showing 36 of 76 projects

Swifty
SwiftyRust

A free, offline-first password manager for macOS, Windows, and Linux with local encryption and optional Google Drive sync.

#totp#desktop-application#cipher
Stars957
Forks81
Last commit21 hours ago
Specht
SpechtSwift

A rule-based proxy application for macOS built with Network Extension framework.

#network-extension#rule-based#network-tools
Stars808
Forks152
Last commit6 years ago
Tor2web
Tor2webPython

An HTTP proxy that enables web browsers to access Tor Hidden Services without requiring the Tor Browser.

#http-proxy#web-accessibility#digital-rights
Stars759
Forks176
Last commit2 years ago
Loading
LoadingObjective-C

A simple network activity monitor for macOS that shows a spinning progress wheel in the menu bar when apps use your network.

#private-frameworks#privacy-tools#activity-indicator
Stars618
Forks30
Last commit6 years ago
Tallow
TallowC

A Windows tool that transparently redirects all outbound TCP and DNS traffic through the Tor network while blocking non-Tor traffic.

#privacy-tools#dns-leak-prevention#privacy
Stars560
Forks118
Last commit5 years ago
toriptabkes2
toriptabkes2Python

A Python script that configures iptables and Tor to route all network traffic and DNS through the Tor network for anonymity.

#tor-ip-switcher#privacy-tools#zero-knowledge
Stars489
Forks122
Last commit2 months ago
Pareto Mac
Pareto MacSwift

Automatically audit your Mac for basic security hygiene by checking common security fails and providing reminders.

#privacy-tools#gatekeeper#macos-security
Stars459
Forks29
Last commit1 day ago
Pareto Security
Pareto SecuritySwift

A macOS app that automatically audits your Mac for basic security hygiene and reminds you to fix common security fails.

#system-hardening#automated-checks#privacy-tools
Stars459
Forks29
Last commit7 days ago
macOS Fortress
macOS FortressShell

A comprehensive macOS security suite combining a PF firewall, privatizing proxy, and ClamAV anti-virus to block trackers, malware, and attacks.

#malware-protection#packet-filter#proxy
Stars448
Forks53
Last commit4 years ago
Cloaker
CloakerRust

A simple, cross-platform desktop application for password-based file encryption using drag-and-drop.

#desktop-application#qt#privacy-tools
Stars440
Forks39
Last commit27 days ago
Deadbolt
DeadboltTypeScript

A dead-simple cross-platform desktop app and CLI for encrypting and decrypting files and folders using a password.

#aes-256#desktop-app#privacy-tools
Stars430
Forks15
Last commit5 days ago
rookie
rookieRust

A cross-platform library to load and decrypt cookies from any web browser, built with Rust for speed and safety.

#cookies#privacy-tools#cookie-extraction
Stars363
Forks50
Last commit9 months ago
anonymizer
anonymizerPython

An open-source tool to detect and blur faces and license plates in images for privacy compliance, using TensorFlow object detection.

#privacy-tools#gdpr-compliance#automotive
Stars275
Forks98
Last commit4 years ago
GDPR
GDPR

A curated list of resources, tools, and guidelines for understanding and implementing the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

#data-protection#privacy-tools#gdpr-compliance
Stars263
Forks44
Last commit13 days ago
Hardbin
HardbinJavaScript

An encrypted pastebin that uses IPFS for distributed, tamper-proof storage with client-side AES-256 encryption.

#ipfs#aes-256#privacy-tools
Stars257
Forks33
Last commit3 years ago
Inkwell
Inkwell

A lightweight, fast, and portable markdown editor built with Rust and Tauri, featuring live preview, Mermaid diagrams, and local-only data storage.

#desktop-application#offline-first#privacy-tools
Stars256
Forks11
Last commit4 months ago
Vanguards
VanguardsPython

A Tor controller addon that provides advanced security defenses for onion services ahead of their official Tor-core release.

#self-hosted-security#privacy-tools#onion-services
Stars247
Forks30
Last commit2 years ago
Android Mobile Device Hardening
Android Mobile Device HardeningPython

A Python tool for automating Android device security hardening, malware detection, and privacy protection via ADB.

#forensic#adb#privacy-tools
Stars226
Forks27
Last commit3 years ago
Node
NodeRust

An open-source decentralized mesh network that combines VPN and Tor-like privacy with token rewards for users who share bandwidth.

#ethereum-wallets#privacy-tools#decentralized-vpn
Stars197
Forks33
Last commit21 days ago
Privacy Redirect for Safari
Privacy Redirect for SafariSwift

A Safari extension that redirects popular websites to privacy-friendly alternatives.

#web-extension#ios#privacy-tools
Stars185
Forks15
Last commit3 years ago
urusai
urusaiGo

A Go-based HTTP/DNS traffic generator that creates background noise to protect your browsing privacy.

#anti-tracking#open-source#privacy-tools
Stars182
Forks12
Last commit2 months ago
nodeunblocker
nodeunblockerHTML

A web proxy that evades internet censorship by allowing users to access blocked websites through a self-hosted server.

#privacy-tools#web-proxy#internet-censorship
Stars176
Forks779
Last commit2 years ago
encrypt.to
encrypt.toRuby

Send encrypted PGP messages via a simple web link without signup, using public key servers.

#email-encryption#web-security#secure-messaging
Stars143
Forks27
Last commit8 years ago
checkpwn
checkpwnRust

A command-line tool to check email addresses and passwords against the Have I Been Pwned breach database.

#data-breach#hibp#privacy-tools
Stars142
Forks13
Last commit1 day ago
Tor
Tor

A curated list of resources, tools, and applications related to the Tor anonymity network.

#digital-rights#open-source#onion-routing
Stars133
Forks15
Last commit2 hours ago
Look Lock
Look LockObjective-C

A React Native app that lets you securely share selected photos while protecting the rest from nosy swipers.

#ios#privacy-tools#gesture-password
Stars131
Forks37
Last commit9 years ago
FiSH-irssi
FiSH-irssiC

An encryption add-on module for irssi using Blowfish cipher and Diffie-Hellman key exchange for secure messaging.

#blowfish-cipher#secure-messaging#privacy-tools
Stars129
Forks18
Last commit4 days ago
tor.rb
tor.rbRuby

A Ruby library for interacting with the Tor anonymity network, including configuration parsing, process control, and exit node detection.

#rubygems#privacy-tools#dns-exit-list
Stars117
Forks22
Last commit2 years ago
ZeroNet
ZeroNet

A curated list of ZeroNet implementations, plugins, tools, and decentralized sites (zites).

#zeronet#zeronet-site#privacy-tools
Stars116
Forks11
Last commit1 year ago
tor_box
tor_boxShell

A Raspberry Pi-based Tor configuration that creates a personal anonymizing wireless network and optionally runs a Tor relay.

#open-source#privacy-tools#network-relay
Stars115
Forks13
Last commit8 years ago
LocalTranslate
LocalTranslateQML

A desktop application that performs high-quality translations offline using Firefox's neural translation models.

#firefox-models#desktop-application#privacy-tools
Stars67
Forks4
Last commit4 months ago
SimpleLogin
SimpleLoginSwift

macOS client with Safari extension for SimpleLogin, an email alias service to protect your privacy.

#privacy-tools#browser-extension#email-privacy
Stars55
Forks11
Last commit2 years ago
Stormy
StormyPython

A wizard for creating Tor Onion Services with one-click installations for various applications.

#secure-deployment#privacy-tools#onion-services
Stars40
Forks9
Last commit11 years ago
lazyVPN-for-Omarchy
lazyVPN-for-OmarchyGo

A fast, keyboard-driven TUI VPN manager for Omarchy Linux that replaces manual WireGuard configuration with automation and security features.

#killswitch#keyboard-driven#privacy-tools
Stars34
Forks1
Last commit1 month ago
waybar-privacy-dots
waybar-privacy-dotsShell

A Waybar module that displays colored dots indicating microphone, camera, and location usage for privacy awareness.

#privacy-protection#privacy-tools#visual-indicators
Stars29
Forks6
Last commit1 year ago
Mailsy
MailsyJavaScript

An Alfred workflow to quickly generate disposable email addresses for temporary use.

#alfred-workflow#productivity#privacy-tools
Stars25
Forks0
Last commit3 years ago
PreviousPage 2 of 3

Related Tags

Community-curated · Updated weekly · 100% open source

Found a gem we're missing?

Open-Awesome is built by the community, for the community. Submit a project, suggest an awesome list, or help improve the catalog on GitHub.

Submit a projectStar on GitHub
Next
#Security20
#Macos15
#Privacy12
#Network Security12
#Cross Platform11
#Tor11
#Open Source10
#Self Hosted9
#Encryption9
#Cli Tool8
#Proxy7
#Tor Network7