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EnglishDo I need special software to use instances listed on rimgo.codeberg.page?
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It depends on which instance you pick. The page groups its listings into All, Tor instances, and i2p instances. Plain instances under "All" are meant to be opened in a normal browser. The Tor and i2p groups are explicitly described on the page as requiring extra software: Tor instances "provide improved privacy but require the use of Tor Browser," and i2p instances "provide improved privacy but require the use of a browser configured to use i2p." So the answer is: no special software for the general list, but yes for the privacy-network lists.
What each instance group requires
| Instance group | Extra software needed? | What the page says |
|---|---|---|
| All | No | Listed as general instances; open in a regular browser |
| Tor instances | Yes — Tor Browser | "provide improved privacy but require the use of Tor Browser" |
| i2p instances | Yes — an i2p-configured browser | "provide improved privacy but require the use of a browser configured to use i2p" |
The page also offers a 🔮 Random Selection option, which picks an instance for you. If that random pick lands on a Tor or i2p address, the same software requirement applies — the random button doesn't bypass the network requirement.
How to decide before you click
- Check your environment first. If you only have a standard browser (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge) with no Tor or i2p setup, stay in the "All" group.
- Pick from "All" if you just want to reach an instance quickly. These are the entries intended for ordinary browsing.
- Choose a Tor instance only if you already run Tor Browser. A
.onion-style address won't resolve in a normal browser, so the link will simply fail rather than load slowly. - Choose an i2p instance only if your browser is configured for i2p. Without that configuration, the address is unreachable.
- Use Random Selection only when you're fine with whatever group it returns — otherwise select manually from the group that matches your setup.
Common snags
- A Tor or i2p link "does nothing" in a normal browser. That's expected, not a broken instance — the address type requires the matching network software.
- Installing Tor Browser is not the same as configuring i2p. They're separate tools; having one doesn't cover the other group.
- Privacy vs. convenience. The page frames Tor and i2p as privacy improvements that come with a software requirement. If you don't need that trade-off, the "All" list is the simpler path.
Bottom line
Match the instance group to what you already have installed: "All" for a standard browser, Tor instances only with Tor Browser, i2p instances only with an i2p-configured browser. If you're unsure, start with "All" and avoid Random Selection until your setup can handle every group it might return.