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Net-BASH is a decentralized communication tool that leverages the simplicity and ubiquity of bash scripting to create a resilient, user-controlled address and communications network. By harnessing fundamental networking protocols, Net-BASH bypasses centralized servers and obfuscates your data through inherent network obscurity.

• Direct peer-to-peer messaging over multiple ports, turning the internet itself into your communication backbone.

• Manual beaconing system to discover and connect with other users, building a self-managed address book free from central authorities.

• Optional PGP integration empowers those seeking identity verification, while a zero-trust architecture respects the anonymity of those who want it.

• Leverages raw data transmission over multiple ports, starting from the highest available and scaling downward as needed for bandwidth.

• Each message fragment includes a single-byte header to indicate its originating port for reassembly on the receiver's end.

• No reliance on centralized servers or DNS.

• Users manually initiate network scans for other devices.

• Beacons are simple messages requesting IP addresses from listening devices.

• Responding devices can include additional info (name, region, etc.) in their response.

• Address books are locally stored in text/markdown files, managed by the user.

• Users can optionally sign their address data with their PGP private key for identity verification.

• Verification relies entirely on existing PGP tools and user practices – no key management within the system itself.

• Addresses with PGP signatures can be stored in the standard PGP address book format for compatibility with existing tools.

• Zero Trust: No device is implicitly trusted. Identity verification is optional and does not guarantee access or message delivery.

• User Control: Users have full control over their data, key management (if used), and communication channels.

• Simplicity: The system prioritizes simple, robust techniques over complex solutions. Obscurity is achieved through leveraging existing network infrastructure and user-controlled behavior.

• Development of a user-friendly interface (ncurses CLI & KDE Kpart GUI).

• Smartphone / GSM / SMS Implementation