[Script request]: Tor node / Bridge

[Baumart]

Application Name

Tor node / Bridge / Relay

Website

https://community.torproject.org/relay/setup/

Description

Tor Nodes OR Bridges are essential components of the Tor network, enabling anonymous browsing on the internet. While nodes relay traffic, bridges help bypass restrictions and provide access to Tor in regions with internet censorship. A simple integration into existing hosting or server management scripts could make it easier for users to set up their own infrastructure for a free and open internet.

Due Diligence

• I have searched existing scripts and found no duplicates.
• I have searched existing discussions and found no duplicate requests.

[keatonp-inahoodie]

updoot, would be great

[Baumart]

i hope

[jwgn]

All you have to do is to add the repository, then install tor via apt.

https://support.torproject.org/apt/tor-deb-repo/

Why do we need a script for this?

[Baumart]

maybe other people don't want to write a config and deal with it

[tremor021]

apt-get install -y apt-transport-https curl gnupg2
curl -fsSL https://deb.torproject.org/torproject.org/A3C4F0F979CAA22CDBA8F512EE8CBC9E886DDD89.asc | gpg --dearmor  >/usr/share/keyrings/deb.torproject.org-keyring.gpg
echo "deb     [signed-by=/usr/share/keyrings/deb.torproject.org-keyring.gpg] https://deb.torproject.org/torproject.org bookworm main" >/etc/apt/sources.list.d/tor.list
echo "deb-src [signed-by=/usr/share/keyrings/deb.torproject.org-keyring.gpg] https://deb.torproject.org/torproject.org bookworm main" >>/etc/apt/sources.list.d/tor.list
apt-get update
apt-get install -y tor deb.torproject.org-keyring

Here, for the people who dont want to deal with it

[kevinstsauveur]

I'm pretty confused that this solution has been approved since it does NOT follow Tor's documentation and recommendations.

I believe it is imperative to create straightforward and accessible solutions for those around the world who urgently need to circumvent censorship and oppressive regimes, especially in light of recent events... And I think the homelab community has what it takes to help in this regard.

It would be wonderful if there could be two new scripts added:

1. Standalone Snowflake proxy for those who want to help without tinkering with the config and be a proxy.
2. Middle/Guard relay for those who would like to be part of the Tor network and be a bridge.

Standalone Snowflake proxy

The standalone Snowflake proxy is crucial for users who are unable to connect directly to the Tor network, often due to censorship or restrictions. This is used to act as a proxy for a user that can't directly connect to the Tor network.

To know more about it, go here: https://snowflake.torproject.org/.

Proposed solution :
That would spawn a Standalone Snowflake proxy in Docker with the correct firewall ports open for out-of-the-box (so that the log show "unrestricted").

Middle/Guard relay

This is where the current solution proposed is lacking. The Middle/Guard relay plays a key role in the Tor network by relaying traffic securely and really contributing to the network's robustness and user anonymity (the onions).

The steps to configure the node has been correctly linked by @Baumart https://community.torproject.org/relay/setup/guard/debian-ubuntu/ in his initial post.

Proposed solution :
Here's a description of the steps :

1. Setup automatic updates - Steps here
   • Install the required packages
   • Edit the configuration file and update it
   • Enable Automatic reboot when there's an update
2. Configure Tor Project Repository - Steps here =­> This line is the steps proposed as the solution.
3. Add the configuration file with tor's proposed default that we clearly explain how to edit in the doc - Steps here.
4. Propose to configure the most useful ones such as AccountingMax, AccountingStart, BandwidthRate, and BandwidthBurst. explained in the post-install doc - Steps here.
5. Enable monitoring using tor's Nyx:
6. Enable tor to run as a service and restart.

I do really believe those steps would benefit of an automation script.

These two are needed to enhance the user experience and streamline the process of participating in the Tor network, allowing more individuals to contribute to a free and open internet (what this community enjoys).