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We built a Windows app that blocks trackers and encrypts your traffic automatically

We got tired of configuring VPNs, browser extensions, and DNS settings just to get basic privacy. So we built HSIP.

What it does
HSIP is a Windows app that:

Blocks trackers (Google Analytics, DoubleClick, ad networks)
Encrypts your traffic with ChaCha20-Poly1305
Runs silently in the background
Shows a colored tray icon (green = protected, red = offline)
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Install

Download HSIP-Setup.exe
Run it
Done
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No configuration. No browser extensions. No DNS changes. It just works.

How it works
HSIP runs three components:
hsip-gateway.exe - HTTP/HTTPS proxy that blocks trackers
hsip-cli.exe - Background daemon with status API
hsip-tray.exe - System tray icon

The installer configures Windows to route traffic through the gateway automatically. When you uninstall, your original settings are restored.

Check if it's working
curl http://127.0.0.1:8787/status

{
"protected": true,
"cipher": "ChaCha20-Poly1305"
}

Tech stack
Rust
Ed25519 for identity
X25519 for key exchange
ChaCha20-Poly1305 for encryption

License
Free for personal use. Commercial use requires a license.
GitHub: https://github.com/nyxsystems/HSIP-1PHASE-1

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