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<h2>NAME</h2>
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<h2>SYNOPSIS</h2>
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- <b>privoxy</b> [<b>--help</b> ] [<b>--version</b> ] [<b>--no-daemon</b> ] [<b>--pidfile</b> <i>pidfile</i> ]
- [<b>--user</b> <i>user[.group]</i> ] [<b>--chroot</b> ] [<b>--pre-chroot-nslookup</b> <i>hostname</i> ]
- [<i>configfile</i> ]
+ <b>privoxy</b> [<b>--chroot</b> ] [<b>--config-test</b> ] [<b>--help</b> ] [<b>--no-daemon</b> ]
+ [<b>--pidfile</b> <i>pidfile</i> ] [<b>--pre-chroot-nslookup</b> <i>hostname</i> ] [<b>--user</b>
+ <i>user[.group]</i> ] [<b>--version</b> ] [<i>configfile</i> ]
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<h2>OPTIONS</h2>
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<b>Privoxy</b> may be invoked with the following command line options:
- <b>--help</b> Print brief usage info and exit.
+ <b>--chroot</b>
+ Before changing to the user ID given in the --user option,
+ chroot to that user's home directory, i.e. make the kernel
+ pretend to the <b>Privoxy</b> process that the directory tree starts
+ there. If set up carefully, this can limit the impact of
+ possible vulnerabilities in <b>Privoxy</b> to the files contained in
+ that hierarchy.
+
+ <b>--config-test</b>
+ Exit after loading the configuration files before binding to the
+ listen address. The exit code signals whether or not the
+ configuration files have been successfully loaded.
- <b>--version</b>
- Print version info and exit.
+ If the exit code is 1, at least one of the configuration files
+ is invalid, if it is 0, all the configuration files have been
+ successfully loaded (but may still contain errors that can
+ currently only be detected at run time).
+
+ This option doesn't affect the log setting, combination with
+ "--no-daemon" is recommended if a configured log file shouldn't
+ be used.
+
+ <b>--help</b> Print brief usage info and exit.
<b>--no-daemon</b>
- Don't become a daemon, i.e. don't fork and become process
- group leader, don't detach from controlling tty, and do all log-
- ging there.
+ Don't become a daemon, i.e. don't fork and become process
+ group leader, don't detach from controlling tty, and do all
+ logging there.
<b>--pidfile</b> <i>pidfile</i>
- On startup, write the process ID to <i>pidfile</i>. Delete the <i>pidfile</i>
- on exit. Failure to create or delete the <i>pidfile</i> is non-fatal.
- If no <b>--pidfile</b> option is given, no PID file will be used.
+ On startup, write the process ID to <i>pidfile</i>. Delete the <i>pidfile</i>
+ on exit. Failure to create or delete the <i>pidfile</i> is non-fatal.
+ If no <b>--pidfile</b> option is given, no PID file will be used.
+
+ <b>--pre-chroot-nslookup</b> <i>hostname</i>
+ Initialize the resolver library using <i>hostname</i> before
+ chroot'ing. On some systems this reduces the number of files
+ that must be copied into the chroot tree.
<b>--user</b> <i>user[.group]</i>
- After (optionally) writing the PID file, assume the user ID of
- <i>user</i> and the GID of <i>group</i>, or, if the optional <i>group</i> was not
- given, the default group of <i>user</i>. Exit if the privileges are not
- sufficient to do so.
+ After (optionally) writing the PID file, assume the user ID of
+ <i>user</i> and the GID of <i>group</i>, or, if the optional <i>group</i> was not
+ given, the default group of <i>user</i>. Exit if the privileges are not
- <b>--chroot</b>
- Before changing to the user ID given in the --user option,
- chroot to that user's home directory, i.e. make the kernel pre-
- tend to the <b>Privoxy</b> process that the directory tree starts
- there. If set up carefully, this can limit the impact of possi-
- ble vulnerabilities in <b>Privoxy</b> to the files contained in that
- hierarchy.
+ individual needs and tastes. It has application for both stand-alone
+ systems and multi-user networks.
- <b>--pre-chroot-nslookup</b> <i>hostname</i>
- Initialize the resolver library using <i>hostname</i> before
- chroot'ing. On some systems this reduces the number of files
- that must be copied into the chroot tree.
+ Privoxy is Free Software and licensed under the GNU GPLv2.
- If the <i>configfile</i> is not specified on the command line, <b>Privoxy</b>
- will look for a file named <i>config</i> in the current directory. If no <i>con-</i>
- <i>figfile</i> is found, <b>Privoxy</b> will fail to start.
+ Privoxy is an associated project of Software in the Public Interest
+ (SPI).
+ Helping hands and donations are welcome:
-</pre>
+ • https://www.privoxy.org/faq/general.html#PARTICIPATE
- <h2>DESCRIPTION</h2>
- <pre>
- Privoxy is a non-caching web proxy with advanced filtering capabilities
- for enhancing privacy, modifying web page data and HTTP headers, con-
- trolling access, and removing ads and other obnoxious Internet junk.
- Privoxy has a flexible configuration and can be customized to suit
+ • https://www.privoxy.org/faq/general.html#DONATE
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<h2>INSTALLATION AND USAGE</h2>
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- Browsers can either be individually configured to use <b>Privoxy</b> as a HTTP
+ Browsers can either be individually configured to use <b>Privoxy</b> as a HTTP
proxy (recommended), or <b>Privoxy</b> can be combined with a packet filter to
- build an intercepting proxy (see <i>config</i>). The default setting is for
- localhost, on port 8118 (configurable in the main config file). To
- set the HTTP proxy in Firefox, go through: <b>Tools</b>; <b>Options</b>; <b>General</b>;
+ build an intercepting proxy (see <i>config</i>). The default setting is for
+ localhost, on port 8118 (configurable in the main config file). To
+ set the HTTP proxy in Firefox, go through: <b>Tools</b>; <b>Options</b>; <b>General</b>;
<b>Connection</b> <b>Settings</b>; <b>Manual</b> <b>Proxy</b> <b>Configuration</b>.
- For Internet Explorer, go through: <b>Tools</b>; <b>Internet</b> <b>Properties</b>; <b>Connec-</b>
- <b>tions</b>; <b>LAN</b> <b>Settings</b>.
+ For Internet Explorer, go through: <b>Tools</b>; <b>Internet</b> <b>Properties</b>;
+ <b>Connections</b>; <b>LAN</b> <b>Settings</b>.
The Secure (SSL) Proxy should also be set to the same values, otherwise
- https: URLs will not be proxied. Note: <b>Privoxy</b> can only proxy HTTP and
- HTTPS traffic. Do not try it with FTP or other protocols. HTTPS
- presents some limitations, and not all features will work with HTTPS
+ https: URLs will not be proxied. Note: <b>Privoxy</b> can only proxy HTTP and
+ HTTPS traffic. Do not try it with FTP or other protocols. HTTPS
+ presents some limitations, and not all features will work with HTTPS
connections.
For other browsers, check the documentation.
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<h2>CONFIGURATION</h2>
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- <b>Privoxy</b> can be configured with the various configuration files. The
- default configuration files are: <i>config</i>, <i>default.filter</i>, <i>default.action</i>
- and <i>default.action</i>. <i>user.action</i> should be used for locally defined
+ <b>Privoxy</b> can be configured with the various configuration files. The
+ default configuration files are: <i>config</i>, <i>default.filter</i>, <i>default.action</i>
+ and <i>default.action</i>. <i>user.action</i> should be used for locally defined
exceptions to the default rules in <i>match-all.action</i> and <i>default.action</i>,
- and <i>user.filter</i> for locally defined filters. These are well commented.
- On Unix and Unix-like systems, these are located in <i>/etc/privoxy/</i> by
+ and <i>user.filter</i> for locally defined filters. These are well commented.
+ On Unix and Unix-like systems, these are located in <i>/etc/privoxy/</i> by
default.
- <b>Privoxy</b> uses the concept of <b>actions</b> in order to manipulate the data
+ <b>Privoxy</b> uses the concept of <b>actions</b> in order to manipulate the data
stream between the browser and remote sites. There are various actions
- available with specific functions for such things as blocking web
+ available with specific functions for such things as blocking web
sites, managing cookies, etc. These actions can be invoked individually
- or combined, and used against individual URLs, or groups of URLs that
- can be defined using wildcards and regular expressions. The result is
+ or combined, and used against individual URLs, or groups of URLs that
+ can be defined using wildcards and regular expressions. The result is
that the user has greatly enhanced control and freedom.
- The actions list (ad blocks, etc) can also be configured with your web
- browser at http://config.privoxy.org/ (assuming the configuration
- allows it). <b>Privoxy's</b> configuration parameters can also be viewed at
- the same page. In addition, <b>Privoxy</b> can be toggled on/off. This is an
- internal page, and does not require Internet access.
+ The actions list (ad blocks, etc) can also be configured with your web
+ browser at http://config.privoxy.org/ (assuming the configuration
+ <i>/etc/privoxy/user.filter</i>
+ <i>/etc/privoxy/trust</i>
+ <i>/etc/privoxy/templates/*</i>
+ <i>/var/log/privoxy/logfile</i>
- See the <i>User</i> <i>Manual</i> for a detailed explanation of installation, general
- usage, all configuration options, new features and notes on upgrading.
+ Various other files should be included, but may vary depending on
+ platform and build configuration. Additional documentation should be
+ included in the local documentation directory.
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- <h2>FILES</h2>
+ <h2>SIGNALS</h2>
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- <i>/usr/sbin/privoxy</i>
- <i>/etc/privoxy/config</i>
- <i>/etc/privoxy/match-all.action</i>
- <i>/etc/privoxy/default.action</i>
- <i>/etc/privoxy/user.action</i>
- <i>/etc/privoxy/default.filter</i>
- detect them automatically.
+ <b>Privoxy</b> terminates on the <b>SIGINT</b> and <b>SIGTERM</b> signals. Log rotation
+ scripts may cause a re-opening of the logfile by sending a <b>SIGHUP</b> to
+ <b>Privoxy</b>. Note that unlike other daemons, <b>Privoxy</b> does not need to be
+ made aware of config file changes by <b>SIGHUP</b> -- it will detect them
+ automatically. Signals other than the ones listed above aren't
+ explicitly handled and result in the default action defined by the
+ operating system.
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<h2>NOTES</h2>
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- This is a UNRELEASED version of <b>Privoxy</b>. Not all features are well
- tested.
-
- Please see the <i>User</i> <i>Manual</i> on how to contact the developers, for fea-
- ture requests, reporting problems, and other questions.
+ Please see the <i>User</i> <i>Manual</i> on how to contact the developers, for
+ feature requests, reporting problems, and other questions.
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<h2>SEE ALSO</h2>
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Other references and sites of interest to <b>Privoxy</b> users:
+ https://www.privoxy.org/, the <b>Privoxy</b> Home page.
- http://www.privoxy.org/, the <b>Privoxy</b> Home page.
-
- http://www.privoxy.org/faq/, the <b>Privoxy</b> FAQ.
+ https://www.privoxy.org/faq/, the <b>Privoxy</b> FAQ.
- http://www.privoxy.org/developer-manual/, the <b>Privoxy</b> developer manual.
+ https://www.privoxy.org/developer-manual/, the <b>Privoxy</b> developer
+ manual.
- https://sourceforge.net/projects/ijbswa/, the Project Page for <b>Privoxy</b>
+ https://sourceforge.net/projects/ijbswa/, the Project Page for <b>Privoxy</b>
on SourceForge.
- http://config.privoxy.org/, the web-based user interface. <b>Privoxy</b> must
+ http://config.privoxy.org/, the web-based user interface. <b>Privoxy</b> must
be running for this to work. Shortcut: http://p.p/
- https://sourceforge.net/tracker/?group_id=11118&atid=460288, to submit
- ``misses'' and other configuration related suggestions to the develop-
- ers.
+ https://sourceforge.net/tracker/?group_id=11118&atid=460288, to submit
+ ``misses'' and other configuration related suggestions to the
+ developers.
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<h2>DEVELOPMENT TEAM</h2>
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- Fabian Keil, lead developer
- David Schmidt, developer
+ Fabian Keil, lead developer
+ David Schmidt
+ Hal Burgiss
+ Lee Rian
+ Roland Rosenfeld
+ Ian Silvester
- Hal Burgiss
- Lee Rian
- Roland Rosenfeld
+ <b>Privoxy</b> is distributed in the hope that it will be useful, but WITHOUT
+ ANY WARRANTY; without even the implied warranty of MERCHANTABILITY or
+ FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. See the <i>license</i> for details.
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- <h2>COPYRIGHT AND LICENSE</h2>
- <pre>
- <b>COPYRIGHT</b>
- Copyright (C) 2001-2011 by Privoxy Developers <ijbswa-develop-
- ers@lists.sourceforge.net>
-
- Some source code is based on code Copyright (C) 1997 by Anonymous
- Coders and Junkbusters, Inc. and licensed under the <i>GNU</i> <i>General</i> <i>Public</i>
- <i>License</i>.
-
- <b>LICENSE</b>
- <b>Privoxy</b> is free software; you can redistribute it and/or modify it
- under the terms of the <i>GNU</i> <i>General</i> <i>Public</i> <i>License</i>, version 2, as pub-
- lished by the Free Software Foundation.
+Privoxy 3.0.26 29 August 2016 <b>PRIVOXY(1)</b>
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