{"id":22369,"date":"2025-11-06T14:41:28","date_gmt":"2025-11-06T14:41:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/?p=22369"},"modified":"2026-01-06T10:36:40","modified_gmt":"2026-01-06T10:36:40","slug":"tor-enters-the-vpn-arena-the-tor-project-launches-its-own-beta-android-vpn","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/tor-enters-the-vpn-arena-the-tor-project-launches-its-own-beta-android-vpn\/","title":{"rendered":"Tor Enters the VPN Arena: The Tor Project Launches Its Own Beta Android VPN"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Tor vs VPN:<\/strong> The Tor Project, best known for Tor Browser and Orbot, has quietly rolled out its beta VPN. Is it a game-changer that will reshape the VPN industry or just another ordinary tool? I tried the app myself and am now ready to explain what Tor VPN is, how it differs from traditional VPNs and Tor Browser, and what it could mean for privacy-minded users and the VPN market.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"525\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Main-screen-525x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Tor VPN\" class=\"wp-image-22373\" style=\"width:352px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Main-screen-525x1024.jpg 525w, https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Main-screen-154x300.jpg 154w, https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Main-screen-768x1498.jpg 768w, https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Main-screen-788x1536.jpg 788w, https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Main-screen-1050x2048.jpg 1050w, https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Main-screen.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 525px) 100vw, 525px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tor_vs_VPN%E2%80%94Understanding_the_Differences\"><\/span>Tor vs. VPN\u2014Understanding the Differences<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the most common questions around Tor is \u201cIs Tor a VPN?\u201d Well, not exactly. Both encrypt traffic to hide your activity and location, but they do it differently. So how is Tor different from a VPN?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Tor (short for \u201cThe Onion Router\u201d)<\/strong> routes internet traffic through multiple layers (hence the onion reference) using a global network of volunteer-operated servers.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>VPNs (virtual private networks)<\/strong> route traffic through a single\u2014unless you use a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tomsguide.com\/computing\/vpns\/what-is-multi-hop\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">multi-hop feature<\/a>\u2014private server operated by the VPN provider.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>As you can see, the main difference between Tor and a VPN is how they route traffic. Multiple layers give Tor stronger anonymity, while shorter paths make VPNs faster\u2014a classic Tor vs. VPN trade-off.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>\ud83d\udca1 Pro tip:<\/strong> <strong>Do you need a VPN for Tor<\/strong><strong>?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Most of the time, no. Tor is a self-sufficient tool that ensures strong privacy and doesn\u2019t need a separate <a href=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/how-to-set-up-a-vpn-at-home-beginner-friendly-guide\/\">VPN setup<\/a>. However, you can use Tor over a VPN connection in certain cases\u2014for example, if Tor is blocked in your region; this can hide Tor usage from your ISP.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Technology_Behind_Tors_Privacy\"><\/span>The Technology Behind Tor\u2019s Privacy<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>But let\u2019s dig a bit deeper: what is onion routing, and how does Tor work? Onion routing is the main idea behind the Tor network: unlike <a href=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/vpns-explained-how-they-work-and-the-best-secure-vpns-of-2025\/\">how VPNs work<\/a>, your data gets wrapped in multiple encryption layers and sent through a chain of relays. Each relay peels one layer and forwards the packet, so no single node can link the sender to the destination, giving Tor a significant <a href=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/vpn-privacy-are-you-really-anonymous\/\">anonymity advantage<\/a> over traditional VPNs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_Tor_VPN_and_How_Does_It_Work\"><\/span>What Is Tor VPN, and How Does It Work?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Tor VPN is a beta, Android-only app that uses the Tor protocol and routes device traffic through the Tor network instead of a commercial <a href=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/100-gbps-vpn-servers-are-here-surfshark-sets-new-industry-standard\/\">VPN provider\u2019s servers<\/a>. While Tor Browser provides only browser-level protection, Tor VPN lets you pick which apps use Tor, with per-app circuits and exit IPs so each app can appear to come from a different route.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In short, Tor VPN brings onion routing out of the browser and into other apps while staying true to the Tor Project\u2019s mission: promoting anonymity to fight censorship and surveillance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Speaking of the tech under the hood, Tor VPN is built on Arti (Tor&#8217;s modern Rust implementation)\u2014modern, memory-safe code with easier maintenance compared with older C clients. This emphasis on memory safety isn&#8217;t just technical preference; it directly impacts security by preventing common vulnerabilities like buffer overflows and use-after-free bugs that could compromise user privacy. Developers building privacy-critical software like Tor typically rely on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wiz.io\/academy\/application-security\/open-source-code-security-tools\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">oss code security tools<\/a> during development to catch such vulnerabilities before they reach users. Tor VPN includes most standard privacy features. Here are the key ones:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Split tunneling with per-app circuits &amp; exit IPs:<\/strong> Choose which apps use Tor and which use the regular connection. The app can build separate Tor circuits for different apps so that each app appears with a different IP address.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"547\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Exit-location-547x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Exit Location\" class=\"wp-image-22375\" style=\"width:353px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Exit-location-547x1024.jpg 547w, https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Exit-location-160x300.jpg 160w, https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Exit-location-768x1439.jpg 768w, https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Exit-location-820x1536.jpg 820w, https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Exit-location.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 547px) 100vw, 547px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Censorship circumvention:<\/strong> Tor VPN supports bridges to reach the Tor network from places where Tor is blocked. You can select one of the built-in bridges or request more via <a href=\"https:\/\/t.me\/GetBridgesBot\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tor\u2019s Telegram bot<\/a>. Here\u2019s what the built-in bridges can do:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>obfs4:<\/strong> Obfuscates traffic to look like random data and prevent censors from finding bridges.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Snowflake:<\/strong> Routes your traffic through proxies, masking it to appear as a video call.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"561\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Bridges-561x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Bridges\" class=\"wp-image-22377\" style=\"width:379px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Bridges-561x1024.jpg 561w, https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Bridges-164x300.jpg 164w, https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Bridges-768x1402.jpg 768w, https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Bridges-841x1536.jpg 841w, https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Bridges.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 561px) 100vw, 561px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Kill switch:<\/strong> Blocks apps from connecting to the internet if the Tor network can\u2019t be reached.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Tor_VPN_works\"><\/span>How Tor VPN works:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The app creates a local VPN tunnel on the device and forwards the captured traffic into the Tor client (Arti). Arti builds multi-hop onion circuits and sends traffic through volunteer relays, so the device gets Tor\u2019s layered encryption anonymity model at the OS level and can route non-browser apps through Tor\u2014useful for messaging apps or any app you want to isolate\u2014while leaving latency-sensitive apps off Tor for performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"342\" src=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/How-Tor-VPN-Works-1024x342.png\" alt=\"How Tor VPN works\" class=\"wp-image-22379\" srcset=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/How-Tor-VPN-Works-1024x342.png 1024w, https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/How-Tor-VPN-Works-300x100.png 300w, https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/How-Tor-VPN-Works-768x257.png 768w, https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/How-Tor-VPN-Works.png 1107w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Even though the app is a beta, it already seems solid in use, and you get all the core features you need for private browsing. The one\u2014but huge\u2014downside for me is speed: due to its onion design, Tor VPN reduces speeds to around 3\u20134 Mbps even on a high-speed connection. Here\u2019s the comparison of my connection speed without VPN vs. Proton VPN vs. Tor VPN:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<table id=\"tablepress-8\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-8\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"row-1\">\n\t<th class=\"column-1\"><em><strong>No VPN<\/strong><\/em><\/th><th class=\"column-2\"><em><strong>Proton VPN<\/strong><\/em><\/th><th class=\"column-3\"><em><strong>Tor VPN<\/strong><\/em><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"row-striping row-hover\">\n<tr class=\"row-2\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/No-VPN-speed-300x280.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"280\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-22381\" srcset=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/No-VPN-speed-300x280.jpg 300w, https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/No-VPN-speed-768x718.jpg 768w, https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/No-VPN-speed-1024x957.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/No-VPN-speed.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Proton-VPN-speed-300x278.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"278\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-22383\" srcset=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Proton-VPN-speed-300x278.jpg 300w, https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Proton-VPN-speed-768x711.jpg 768w, https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Proton-VPN-speed-1024x948.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Proton-VPN-speed.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/td><td class=\"column-3\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Tor-VPN-speed-300x282.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"282\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-22385\" srcset=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Tor-VPN-speed-300x282.jpg 300w, https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Tor-VPN-speed-768x722.jpg 768w, https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Tor-VPN-speed-1024x963.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Tor-VPN-speed.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<!-- #tablepress-8 from cache -->\n\n\n<p>Except for the speed, Tor VPN checks all the boxes for a truly private tool. If you also want to try it for yourself, the Tor Project is actively asking for testers and feedback. Remember that the build is early-stage and explicitly not yet suitable for highly sensitive activities. If that\u2019s not the case, and you want to be among the first to test-drive the app, you can get it via the <a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=org.torproject.vpn&amp;hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Google Play Store<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Privacy_Security_and_Limitations\"><\/span>Privacy, Security, and Limitations<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Tor\u2019s onion routing gives you a strong anonymity advantage, but it doesn\u2019t magically solve Tor\u2019s challenges. Here\u2019s what Tor VPN actually gives you\u2014and what it doesn\u2019t:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<table id=\"tablepress-9\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-9\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"row-1\">\n\t<th class=\"column-1\"><strong>Upsides<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"column-2\"><strong>Limitations<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"row-striping row-hover\">\n<tr class=\"row-2\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">\u25aa\ufe0f <strong>Censorship circumvention:<\/strong> Built-in bridges can help you <a href=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/vpn-blocking-where-why-and-how-vpns-get-blocked\/\">bypass blocked networks<\/a> to reach the open web.<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">\u25aa\ufe0f <strong>Speed and latency:<\/strong> Multi-hop onion routing is much slower than modern VPN protocols such as WireGuard.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-3\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">\u25aa\ufe0f <strong>Split tunneling with per-app circuits:<\/strong> Isolates traffic per app and reduces linkability between different apps on the same device.<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">\u25aa\ufe0f <strong>Feature gap vs. commercial VPNs:<\/strong> No desktop clients and no streaming optimizations\u2014Tor VPN is not a drop-in replacement for everyday VPN use cases.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-4\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">\u25aa\ufe0f <strong>Decentralized model:<\/strong> Unlike a single-provider VPN, Tor\u2019s multi-hop relays mean no single operator can see both ends of a connection.<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">\u25aa\ufe0f <strong>Learning curve:<\/strong> Per-app circuits add power but also complexity\u2014non-technical users may misconfigure settings and unintentionally weaken privacy.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-5\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">\u25aa\ufe0f <strong>Free and open source:<\/strong> Like other Tor projects, Tor VPN is open source, transparent, and free to use.<\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<!-- #tablepress-9 from cache -->\n\n\n<p>Is it worth it? It depends on your use case. If your priority is anonymity and censorship circumvention, Tor\u2019s beta is interesting and worth testing. If you need reliable streaming, low-latency gaming, or multi-platform support, a commercial VPN is still a better choice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>\ud83d\udca1 Quick tip: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/types-of-vpn-explained-how-each-works-and-which-is-best-for-you\/\">Types of VPN Explained: How Each Works and Which Is Best for You<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Impact_on_the_VPN_Industry_and_the_Future_of_Privacy_Tools\"><\/span>Impact on the VPN Industry and the Future of Privacy Tools<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For years, Tor and VPNs were treated as alternatives: VPNs for speed and convenience, and Tor for distributed anonymity. Tor stepping into the VPN territory shows those lines can blur and may shake that established balance. Here are the key takeaways:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Privacy pressure:<\/strong> Tor shipping a device-level VPN raises the bar for commercial players. Expect more questions about logging policies and audits.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Technical hybrids:<\/strong> We\u2019ll likely see experiments that mix onion routing with faster tunneling protocols\u2014a middle ground between Tor\u2019s model and traditional VPNs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Market segmentation:<\/strong> Tools will split more clearly into \u201cprivacy-first for mainstream use\u201d and \u201canonymity for high-risk cases.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/vpn-usage-trends-2025-which-countries-lead-in-vpn-adoption\/\">VPN market trends<\/a> show a growing need for privacy tools, but many users want them for streaming and gaming\u2014tasks that aren\u2019t Tor\u2019s strong suits. Tor VPN won\u2019t displace commercial providers soon, but it may improve user education and push VPNs to become more transparent and secure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_New_Chapter_for_Tor_and_Online_Privacy\"><\/span>A New Chapter for Tor and Online Privacy<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Tor VPN is built on the Tor Project\u2019s strengths and brings Tor\u2019s anonymity model to apps outside the browser. But it also carries the usual Tor vs. VPN trade-offs\u2014notably lower speed and higher latency\u2014and that can be decisive if you prioritize performance over privacy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I\u2019ve tested the app for a few days, and here\u2019s my verdict: Tor VPN is great for privacy (advanced split-tunneling with random exit nodes and bridges for obfuscation are excellent), but if you need low latency or cross-platform convenience, a commercial VPN still wins. In any case, Tor VPN is an important experiment that could nudge the future of privacy tools toward more transparency and stronger security\u2014which is better for all of us.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span>FAQs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary><strong>Is Tor a VPN?<\/strong><\/summary>\n<p>No\u2014Tor itself is not a VPN; it\u2019s an anonymity network that uses onion routing. However, Tor VPN, a freshly released Android beta, is a system-level VPN app that uses the Tor network.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary><strong>How does onion routing work?<\/strong><\/summary>\n<p>Onion routing wraps your data in multiple encryption layers and sends it through volunteer relays. Each relay removes one layer, so no single node sees both origin and destination. That\u2019s the core of Tor\u2019s anonymity model.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary><strong>Does Tor Browser have a VPN?<\/strong><\/summary>\n<p>No. Tor Browser routes browser traffic through the Tor network. Tor VPN is a separate, system-level Android app.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary><strong>Should I use a VPN with Tor?<\/strong><\/summary>\n<p>Using Tor over a VPN is generally unnecessary for most users and can sometimes harm anonymity. Tor\u2019s own VPN reduces the need for a third-party VPN in many cases.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary><strong>How secure is Tor VPN?<\/strong><\/summary>\n<p>Tor is known for its strong security and distributed anonymity. Tor VPN is open source and features bridges for censorship circumvention and split tunneling with per-app circuits, but it\u2019s a beta and explicitly experimental, so it may be risky for sensitive use cases.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Tor vs VPN: The Tor Project, best known for Tor Browser and Orbot, has quietly rolled out its beta VPN. Is it a game-changer that will reshape the VPN industry or just another ordinary tool? 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