Torbutton

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Current version:1.2.0 (30 Jul 2008)

Authors: Mike Perry & Scott Squires

Install: Local (Javascript verified)
Past Releases: Local
Developer Documentation: Torbutton Design Document and Slides (Not actively updated)
Extras: Google search plugins for Google CA, and Google UK.
Source: You can browse the repository or simply unzip the xpi.
Bug Reports: Torproject flyspray
Documents: [ FAQ | changelog | license | credits ]

Torbutton is a 1-click way for Firefox users to enable or disable the browser's use of Tor. It adds a panel to the statusbar that says "Tor Enabled" (in green) or "Tor Disabled" (in red). The user may click on the panel to toggle the status. If the user (or some other extension) changes the proxy settings, the change is automatically reflected in the statusbar.

To keep you safe, Torbutton disables many types of active content. You can learn more from the Torbutton FAQ, or read more details in the Torbutton options list.

Some users may prefer a toolbar button instead of a statusbar panel. Torbutton lets you add a toolbar button by right-clicking on the desired toolbar, selecting "Customize...", and then dragging the Torbutton icon onto the toolbar. There is an option in the preferences to hide the statusbar panel (Tools->Extensions, select Torbutton, and click on Preferences).