diff --git a/metadata/org.openobservatory.ooniprobe.txt b/metadata/org.openobservatory.ooniprobe.txt index f4063d5e7a..ea295f5ca3 100644 --- a/metadata/org.openobservatory.ooniprobe.txt +++ b/metadata/org.openobservatory.ooniprobe.txt @@ -5,23 +5,72 @@ Source Code:https://github.com/TheTorProject/ooniprobe-android Issue Tracker:https://github.com/TheTorProject/ooniprobe-android/issues Auto Name:ooniprobe -Summary:Open Observatory of Network Interference probe +Summary:Open Observatory of Network Interference (OONI) Description: -Interested in collecting evidence of Internet censorship? Curious about the -speed and performance of the network that you are using? +Welcome to the global OONI community! With this app you can collect evidence of +Internet censorship and measure the speed and performance of your network. -By running the tests in this app, you will examine the following: +OONI Probe includes free software tests, designed and developed by the Open +Observatory of Network Interference (OONI). We're a free software project under +The Tor Project and we aim to increase transparency of Internet censorship +around the world. -* Blocking of websites +Since 2012, the global OONI community has collected millions of network +measurements from more than 200 countries, shedding light on multiple cases of +Internet censorship worldwide. -* Presence of systems that could be responsible for censorship and/or surveillance +By running OONI Probe, you can examine the blocking of websites, measure the +speed and performance of your network, and search for middleboxes. We're +integrating more OONI Probe tests into this app on an ongoing basis, so stay +tuned! -* Speed and performance of your network +**Collect evidence of Internet censorship** -These tests have been developed by the **Open Observatory of Network -Interference (OONI)**, a free software project (under The Tor Project) that aims -to uncover **Internet censorship** around the world. Since 2012, OONI has -collected millions of network measurements across more than 90 +OONI's Web Connectivity test is designed to measure whether sites are blocked by +means of DNS tampering, TCP/IP blocking, or by a transparent HTTP proxy. By +running this test, you will collect data that can serve as evidence of Internet +censorship, and you will also receive relevant circumvention tips. + +**Detect middleboxes** + +OONI's HTTP Invalid Request Line and HTTP Header Field Manipulation tests are +designed to uncover the presence of systems ("middleboxes") that could be +responsible for censorship and surveillance. + +**Measure the speed and performance of your network** + +OONI's implementation of the Network Diagnostic Test (NDT) measures the speed +and performance of your network, while the DASH test measures video streaming +performance. Both tests can potentially be useful for examining cases of +throttling and other net neutrality violations. + +**Open data** + +We publish all network measurement data that we collect because open data allows +third parties to conduct independent studies, verify OONI findings and explore +other research questions. Such data also helps increase transparency of Internet +censorship around the world. All data is published on OONI Explorer +(https://explorer.ooni.torproject.org/) and on our API (https://api.ooni.io/). + +**Free software** + +All of our tests are based on free and open source software. You can find the +source code here: https://github.com/thetorproject/ooniprobe-android + +**Social media** + +* Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/OpenObservatory + +* Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ooniprobe + +**Disclaimer:** Running OONI Probe might be against the terms of service of your +ISP or legally questionable in your country. By running OONI Probe, you will +connect to web services which might be banned. The OONI project will publish +data submitted by probes, possibly including your IP address or other +identifying information. In addition, your use of OONI Probe will be clear to +anyone who has access to your computer, and to anyone who can monitor your +Internet connection (such as your employer, ISP or government). Learn more about +potential risks here: https://ooni.torproject.org/about/risks/ . Repo Type:git