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onionsearch

Search for Onion services

TLDR

Request results from all the search engines

$ onionsearch "[string]"
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Request search results from specific search engines
$ onionsearch "[string]" --engines [tor66 deeplink phobos ...]
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Exclude certain search engines when searching
$ onionsearch "[string]" --exclude [candle ahmia ...]
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Limit the number of pages to load per engine
$ onionsearch "[stuxnet]" --engines [tor66 deeplink phobos ...] --limit [3]
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List all supported search engines
$ onionsearch --help | grep [[-A|--after-context]] 1 [[-i|--ignore-case]] "supported engines"
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SYNOPSIS

onionsearch [options]

PARAMETERS

-h, --help
    Show help message and exit.

-o , --output
    Specify an output file to save the results.

-t , --timeout
    Set the timeout in seconds for each search request.

-v, --verbose
    Enable verbose output.

DESCRIPTION

onionsearch is a command-line tool for searching for onion services (Tor hidden services) on the Tor network.

It automates the process of querying various online resources (like onion index sites and databases) to discover active onion addresses. It can be used for security research, threat intelligence gathering, or simply to find interesting content on the dark web.

The tool typically uses a combination of techniques, including scraping known onion directory listings and employing search algorithms to find newly indexed or relatively unknown services. It provides options for filtering results based on keywords, content types, and other criteria, allowing for more targeted searches.

onionsearch is a valuable tool for anyone wanting to explore the Tor network in a structured and efficient manner.

CAVEATS

The effectiveness of onionsearch heavily relies on the availability and accuracy of onion index sites. Search results may vary depending on the sources used by the tool. It is important to use this tool responsibly and ethically, respecting the privacy and security of onion services. Also be aware of the dangers of the dark web.

ETHICAL CONSIDERATIONS

Using onionsearch to discover and interact with onion services raises ethical concerns. Always prioritize responsible and ethical behavior. Avoid engaging in illegal or harmful activities while exploring the Tor network. Respect the privacy of onion service operators and users.

DISCLAIMER

This is a hypothetical description of an onionsearch tool. As there is no universally agreed upon, or consistently available 'onionsearch' tool, this description is based on the general function of such tools.

SEE ALSO

torsocks(1), tor(1)

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