Ladder
Ladder is a web proxy to help bypass paywalls. This is a selfhosted version of 1ft.io and 12ft.io. It is inspired by 13ft.
Why
Freedom of information is an essential pillar of democracy and informed decision-making. While media organizations have legitimate financial interests, it is crucial to strike a balance between profitability and the public's right to access information. The proliferation of paywalls raises concerns about the erosion of this fundamental freedom, and it is imperative for society to find innovative ways to preserve access to vital information without compromising the sustainability of journalism. In a world where knowledge should be shared and not commodified, paywalls should be critically examined to ensure that they do not undermine the principles of an open and informed society.
Certain sites may display missing images or encounter formatting issues. This can be attributed to the site's reliance on JavaScript or CSS for image and resource loading, which presents a limitation when accessed through this proxy. If you prefer a full experience, please concider buying a subscription for the site.
Features
- Bypass Paywalls
- Remove CORS headers from responses, Assets, and images ...
- Keep site browsable
- Add a debug path
- Add a API
- Docker container
- Linux binary
- Mac OS binary
- Windows binary (Untested)
- Remove most of the ads (unexpected side effect)
- Basic Auth
Installation
Binary
- Download binary here
- Unpack and run the binary
./ladder - Open Browser (Default: http://localhost:8080)
Docker
docker run -p 8080:8080 -d --name ladder ghcr.io/kubero-dev/ladder:latest
Docker Compose
wget https://raw.githubusercontent.com/kubero-dev/ladder/main/docker-compose.yml
docker-compose up -d
Usage
Browser
- Open Browser (Default: http://localhost:8080)
- Enter URL
- Press Enter
Or direct by appending the URL to the end of the proxy URL: http://localhost:8080/https://www.google.com
API
curl -X GET "http://localhost:8080/api/https://www.google.com"
Debug
http://localhost:8080/debug/https://www.google.com
Configuration
Environment Variables
| Variable | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|
PORT |
Port to listen on | 8080 |
PREFORK |
Spawn multiple server instances | false |