The goal of this project is to create a web application that allows users to perform searches on the Tor Browser using C# and Marionette. The application will act as a bridge between the user and the Tor network, providing a secure and anonymous way to conduct searches.
Technologies Used
- Frontend: HTML, CSS, JavaScript
- Backend: Python (Flask)
- Integration: C# (for interacting with Tor Browser using Marionette)
Project Structure
TorSearchJS
│ index.html
│ style.css
│ app.js
│
└───backend
│ server.py
Implementation
Frontend (HTML, CSS, JavaScript): The frontend consists of a simple HTML page with an input field for the search query and a button to initiate the search. CSS is used for styling, and JavaScript is responsible for handling user input and making requests to the backend.
<!-- index.html -->
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html lang="en">
<head>
<meta charset="UTF-8">
<meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0">
<link rel="stylesheet" href="style.css">
<title>TorSearchJS</title>
</head>
<body>
<div class="container">
<input type="text" id="searchQuery" placeholder="Enter your search query...">
<button onclick="searchOnTor()">Search on Tor</button>
</div>
<script src="app.js"></script>
</body>
</html>Backend (Python with Flask): The backend is a Flask application that receives search queries from the frontend, initiates a C# script to interact with the Tor Browser using Marionette, and returns the search results.
# server.py
from flask import Flask, request, jsonify
import subprocess
app = Flask(__name__)
@app.route('/search', methods=['POST'])
def search():
query = request.get_json().get('query')
# Call C# script to interact with Tor Browser
result = subprocess.run(['dotnet', 'TorSearch.cs', query], capture_output=True, text=True)
return jsonify({'result': result.stdout})
if __name__ == '__main__':
app.run(debug=True)C# Script (TorSearch.cs): The C# script utilizes the Marionette protocol to interact with the Tor Browser and perform the search.
// TorSearch.cs
using OpenQA.Selenium.Firefox;
using OpenQA.Selenium.Remote;
using System;
class Program
{
static void Main(string[] args)
{
string query = args[0];
var options = new FirefoxOptions();
options.AddAdditionalCapability("marionette", true);
using (var driver = new FirefoxDriver(options))
{
// Connect to Tor Browser via Marionette
driver.Url = "http://localhost:9150";
// Perform the search
var searchInput = driver.FindElementByTagName("input");
searchInput.SendKeys(query);
searchInput.Submit();
Console.WriteLine(driver.Url);
// Close the browser
driver.Quit();
}
}
}Thought Process
- Identify Components: Recognize the need for a frontend to take user input, a backend to handle requests and initiate C# scripts, and a C# script to interact with the Tor Browser using Marionette.
- Use of Flask: Choose Flask for the backend due to its simplicity and ease of integration with Python scripts.
- Marionette Protocol: Utilize the Marionette protocol in the C# script to communicate with the Tor Browser.
- Secure Communication: Ensure that the communication between components is secure, especially when interacting with the Tor network.
Alternative Solutions
- Direct Tor Browser Integration: Instead of using C# and Marionette, consider using existing Tor Browser APIs if available. However, this might limit the level of control over the browser.
- Proxy Setup: Implement a proxy server to route requests from the web application to the Tor network. This might add complexity but could provide a more flexible solution.
Showcase of Abilities
This project showcases my proficiency in frontend and backend development, integration of different technologies, and the ability to tackle real-world problems by combining multiple programming languages. The use of C# for browser automation and the integration with Flask highlights my adaptability and creative problem-solving skills._
Future Improvements
- Enhanced Security: Implement additional security measures to ensure the anonymity and privacy of users.
- User Feedback: Incorporate user feedback mechanisms to enhance the user experience.
- Error Handling: Implement robust error handling mechanisms at each level of the application.
- Browser Compatibility: Extend compatibility to other browsers that support the Marionette protocol.
- UI/UX: Improve the user interface for a more seamless experience.
