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  • Commit continuity, contributor activity, and delivery signals are strong.
  • Health score: 87/100.
  • Shipping score: 93/100.

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Useful when portability and inspectability matter.

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OnionShare

Securely and anonymously share files, host websites, and chat with friends using the Tor network

Active
Health85
Shipping76
Score82
Confidence90
Stars7.1k
ModeSource-visible project
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