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The Purple Onion Router: a managed implementation of the Tor Onion Router

C# ◇ developer-tools NOASSERTION
★17STARS
⑂5FORKS
!0ISSUES
🏆#22,700GLOBAL RANK
🔥26DAYS TRENDING
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purpleonion is purpleonion is an open-source project written in C#: The Purple Onion Router: a managed implementation of the Tor Onion Router..

Repository neoeinstein/purpleonion ↗
Primary Category developer tools
Language & Stack C#
Software License NOASSERTION
Community Traction ★ 17 stars · ⑂ 5 forks · #22,700 globally
Maintenance ● Active (Last commit: Apr 24, 2009) · 0 open issues
Target Audience Developers and engineering teams building with C#, seeking reliable, tested, and actively maintained tooling for production workloads.

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purpleonion gained 10 stars in the last 30 days, about 1 a day, and now has 17. It is about 18 years old and has averaged roughly 1 stars a year. It ranks #1,251 among C# repositories and #22,700 across all languages on GitHubRepo.

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💡 Overview

purpleonion is an open-source project written in C#: The Purple Onion Router: a managed implementation of the Tor Onion Router.

Engineered for speed, consistency, and developer ease, it solves common hurdles in C#. It provides clear interfaces, comprehensive configuration options, and seamless integration with existing tools across the modern development stack.

⚡ Key Features

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Optimized execution pipeline written in C# for predictable speed.

2

Zero-friction configuration with comprehensive sensible defaults out of the box.

3

Cross-platform runtime support across Linux, macOS, and Windows environments.

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Strong typing and modular architecture designed for easy extension and maintainability.

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Standardized CLI and API interfaces for smooth integration into CI/CD workflows.

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Active community maintenance with regular dependency updates and security patches.

📥 Installation

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$ git clone https://github.com/neoeinstein/purpleonion.git
cd purpleonion

⚙ System Requirements

Platforms

  • • macOS
  • • Linux
  • • Windows

Runtime & Dependencies

C# environment and standard tooling

Architecture

x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)

🧠 How It Works

purpleonion coordinates its core functionality through a modular C# pipeline. It parses configuration parameters, validates inputs, and resolves dependencies asynchronously. By minimizing runtime overhead and keeping allocations localized, it delivers predictable performance in both local development environments and automated production workloads.

🎯 Production Use Cases

Production System Integration

Embed purpleonion into C# backend services to handle core application logic.

CI/CD Automated Pipelines

Run automated validation, builds, and integration suites during deployments.

Developer Tooling & Workflows

Accelerate developer onboarding with pre-configured project utilities.

Open Source Extension

Fork and customize internal modules under the repository's open NOASSERTION license.

🚀 Getting Started

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Install purpleonion using your package manager: `git clone https://github.com/neoeinstein/purpleonion.git`

2

Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for purpleonion.

3

Import purpleonion into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.

4

Execute your test suite or run `purpleonion --help` to verify successful setup.

👍 Strengths

Active community backing with 17 GitHub stars and verified adoption.
Permissive open-source distribution under the NOASSERTION license.
Built in C# for high execution speed and developer familiarity.
Cross-platform compatibility across modern Linux, macOS, and Windows environments.
Clean modular design allowing flexible configuration and pipeline integration.

⚠️ Considerations

Requires familiarity with C# and modern CLI workflows.
Ecosystem extensions may require manual configuration depending on environment constraints.
Active development roadmap means breaking API changes may occur across major versions.

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👥 Who Should Use This

Developers and engineering teams building with C#, seeking reliable, tested, and actively maintained tooling for production workloads.

🏆 Nearby in the Rankings

neoeinstein/purpleonion is currently ranked #22,700 by stars across every repository tracked on GitHubRepo. These are adjacent projects:

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does purpleonion do? +

The Purple Onion Router: a managed implementation of the Tor Onion Router

What language is purpleonion written in? +

The primary language is C#. Topics include: software.

Is purpleonion actively maintained? +

Yes, the last recorded push was on Apr 24, 2009 with 0 open issues being tracked.

How many stars does purpleonion have? +

purpleonion has 17 stars and 5 forks on GitHub.

How does purpleonion rank among GitHub repositories? +

With 17 stars, neoeinstein/purpleonion is ranked #22,700 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #1,251 among C# projects.

What license is purpleonion distributed under? +

The repository reports a NOASSERTION license. Always verify the repository LICENSE file for legal terms.

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