User Manual for loxs (adperem Fork)

Introduction

loxs is a powerful open-source tool designed to automate and streamline workflows. This manual covers the usage of my fork of loxs, available at https://github.com/adperem/loxs, which introduces significant enhancements over the original project, including traffic routing through Tor for enhanced privacy. This guide will walk you through installation, configuration, usage, and testing the tool in a legal and safe environment.

Prerequisites

Before using loxs, ensure you have the following installed:

• Python 3.8+: Required for running the tool.
• pip: Python package manager for installing dependencies.
• Git: To clone the repository.
• Tor: Required for traffic routing (see Tor Project for installation instructions).
• A compatible operating system (Windows, macOS, or Linux).

Installation

1. Clone the Repository:

   git clone https://github.com/adperem/loxs.git
   cd loxs
   

2. Install Dependencies:

   pip install -r requirements.txt
   

3. Install Tor:
   • On Linux/macOS, install Tor via package manager:

     sudo apt-get install tor  # Debian/Ubuntu
     brew install tor         # macOS
     

   • On Windows, download and install Tor from https://www.torproject.org/download/.
   • Start the Tor service:

     tor
     

Usage

Basic Command

To run loxs with default settings:

python3 loxs.py

Example Workflow

1. Run the tool: python loxs.py.
2. Select one option from 1 to 7.
3. If Tor is running it will display the message [+] Verified: Traffic is routed through Tor.
4. Enter the path to the input file containing URLs or enter a single URL.
5. Enter the path to the payloads file.
6. Enter the timeout duration for each request.
7. Save the result as a HTML file.
8. Open the file: firefox output.html.

Key Feature: Tor Traffic Routing

Unlike the original loxs project, which does not route traffic, this fork integrates Tor to route all network traffic through the Tor network, enhancing privacy and anonymity.

• Verify connectivity by checking logs for Tor-related messages (e.g., “[+] Verified: Traffic is routed through Tor.”).

Note: Using Tor may increase latency. Ensure your use case complies with Tor’s usage policies and local regulations.

Additional Features in This Fork

This fork introduces the following enhancements over the original loxs:

• Tor Traffic Routing: Routes all network traffic through Tor for enhanced privacy (not available in the original).
• Improved error handling for invalid configurations.
• Enhanced logging for better debugging.

Troubleshooting

• Tor Connection Issues: Ensure Tor is running and accessible on localhost:9050. Check logs for errors.
• Dependency Issues: Ensure all packages in requirements.txt are installed. Use pip install --upgrade pip if errors occur.
• Contact Support: For issues, open a ticket on the GitHub Issues page.

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! To contribute:

1. Fork the repository.
2. Create a feature branch (git checkout -b feature-name).
3. Commit changes (git commit -m "Add feature").
4. Push to the branch (git push origin feature-name).
5. Open a pull request.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License. See the LICENSE file for details.

Acknowledgments

• The original loxs project for providing a solid foundation.
• The Tor Project for enabling privacy-focused features.
• The open-source community for continuous inspiration and support.

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This manual is a living document and will be updated as the project evolves. For the latest version, visit https://github.com/adperem/loxs.