https://github.com/iavael/torcat
netcat for onion router
https://github.com/iavael/torcat
netcat tor tor-network
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netcat for onion router
- Host: GitHub
- URL: https://github.com/iavael/torcat
- Owner: iavael
- License: apache-2.0
- Created: 2017-12-23T11:08:13.000Z (over 8 years ago)
- Default Branch: master
- Last Pushed: 2023-11-14T17:41:52.000Z (over 2 years ago)
- Last Synced: 2024-06-19T03:00:00.091Z (almost 2 years ago)
- Topics: netcat, tor, tor-network
- Language: Go
- Homepage:
- Size: 25.4 KB
- Stars: 11
- Watchers: 2
- Forks: 3
- Open Issues: 1
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Metadata Files:
- Readme: README.md
- License: COPYING
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README
Netcat for onion router
=======================
Netcat-like tool for tor network
Features
--------
* Autodetect SOCKS port by control socket in client mode
* Creates ephemeral hidden service in listen mode
Requirements
------------
* Tor daemon with control socket enabled (tcp/unix)
Usage
-----
```
# Create ephemeral hidden service and wait for incoming connections
$ torcat -v -l 9999
(stderr) iwwcfmu5ncqwnncw.onion
(stderr) [Waiting]
```
```
# Connect to hidden service, send "Hello world!" and close connection
$ torcat -v iwwcfmu5ncqwnncw.onion 9999
(stderr) [Connected]
(stdin) Hello world!
^C
```
Notes
-----
* Set cookie in environment variable TORCAT_COOKIE if tor daemon requires authentication