Better Tor

This project provides both a command-line interface (CLI) script and a graphical user interface (GUI) to route all your system's network traffic through the Tor network using iptables rules.

Features

• Load Tor iptables rules: Redirects all outgoing traffic through Tor, anonymizing your network activity.
• Flush rules: Restores iptables to their default state, disabling Tor routing.
• Get public IP: Shows your current public IP address (useful to verify Tor is working).
• Refresh circuit: Changes your Tor circuit to get a new exit IP address.
• Toggle: Quickly enable or disable Tor routing.

CLI Usage

Run the script as root:

sudo ./better-tor-cli.py --help

Example commands:

• sudo ./better-tor-cli.py --load — Load Tor iptables rules
• sudo ./better-tor-cli.py --flush — Flush rules to default
• sudo ./better-tor-cli.py --ip — Show current public IP
• sudo ./better-tor-cli.py --refresh — Change Tor circuit
• sudo ./better-tor-cli.py --toggle — Toggle Tor routing on/off

GUI Usage

A graphical user interface (GUI) is now available and is becoming more stable and usable. While still under active development, it provides a friendlier way to use the CLI features. The GUI uses this CLI script under the hood to provide a more user-friendly experience.

1. Execute the binary (better-tor-gui).
2. Click the big power button to enable or disable Tor routing.
3. When prompted, enter your password to authorize the network changes.

Yeah, that's it. :)

Requirements

• A Linux distro that uses systemd to manage services;
• tor;
• iptables or iptables-nft;
• sudo (and a polkit agent if using the GUI version).

iptables vs iptables-nft

• iptables is the traditional Linux firewall tool, while iptables-nft is a compatibility layer that uses the newer nftables backend. Most modern Linux distributions are migrating to nftables, so iptables-nft is often the default. The script should work with either.
• Which should you use?
  • Your distro's default one.
  • If neither is installed, it is recommended to install iptables-nft (sudo pacman -S iptables-nft, sudo apt install iptables-nft, or the equivalent for your distro), as it is the most compatible option for modern systems.

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Risks, Limitations, and Disclaimer

Using Tor in this way does not guarantee 100% anonymity or security.

• Misconfiguration, software leaks, or system vulnerabilities may expose your real IP address or other identifying information.
• DNS leaks, application-level leaks, or improper firewall rules can compromise your privacy.
• Some applications may bypass system iptables rules or use protocols not supported by Tor.
• This script is provided as-is, with no guarantee of security or fitness for any particular purpose.

You are solely responsible for your own security and privacy.

• The authors and contributors of this project are not responsible for any consequences, damages, or legal issues resulting from the use or misuse of this script.
• Always review and understand the risks before using tools that modify your network stack or claim to provide anonymity.

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Based on the toriptables3 script by Ruped24.