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FilterLists is the independent, comprehensive directory of filter and host lists for advertisements, trackers, malware, and annoyances.
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FilterLists is the independent, comprehensive directory of filter and host lists for advertisements, trackers, malware, and annoyances.
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-| Archival API | An ASP.NET Core API archiving and serving copies of FilterLists for mirrors and analysis. | 
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# Background
FilterLists helps to protect your privacy and security when using the internet. It provides a comprehensive directory of subscription lists to block advertisements, malware, trackers, and other general annoyances. First, install one of the software tools that supports these lists. Then you can subscribe to a set of these lists inside of that software. If you need help or have a comment/question, open an [Issue](https://github.com/collinbarrett/FilterLists/issues).
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Typical adblockers run as an extension in popular web browsers. As we browse the internet, they compare HTTP requests to their list of hosts and filters to selectively block advertisements, trackers, and malware. This filtering helps to protect the surfer's privacy, prevents [malvertising attacks](http://www.wired.com/insights/2014/11/malvertising-is-cybercriminals-latest-sweet-spot/ "Why Malvertising Is Cybercriminals' Latest Sweet Spot - Wired"), and [reduces bandwidth requirements](http://venturebeat.com/2015/07/08/blocking-ads-can-cut-network-traffic-25-to-40-study-shows/ "Blocking Ads Can Cut Network Traffic 25% to 40%, Study Shows - VentureBeat"). Thousands of contributors work hard to maintain these FilterLists for anyone to use. Locating and selecting these lists, however, has not historically been very easy. This project was launched in 2015 to solve that problem.
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+| Website | A React & TypeScript UI built with Ant Design. | 
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+| Directory API | An ASP.NET Core API serving the core FilterList information. | 
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+| Archival API | An ASP.NET Core API archiving and serving copies of FilterLists for mirrors and analysis. | 
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+| Reverse Proxy | An NGINX instance forwarding requests to the respective services above. | |
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# Contributing
## Adding or Updating Lists