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Turk-AdFilter: Turkish Ad & Tracker Blocking List

Turk-AdFilter Website

Project Summary

Turk-AdFilter is a community-based, open-source filter list that blocks Turkey-based advertisements, trackers, and malicious content providers. This project aims to provide Turkish internet users with a cleaner, faster, and safer internet experience.

Features

  • Turkey-Focused: Specifically optimized for Turkish websites and applications
  • Continuously Updated: Regularly expanded and improved with community contributions
  • Wide Compatibility: Compatible with uBlock Origin, AdGuard, Pi-hole, and similar ad blockers
  • DNS Support: Support for both URL-based and DNS-based blockers

Technical Details

The project includes the following core files:

  • turk-adfilter.txt: Main filter list optimized for browser extensions
  • hosts.txt: List in hosts format for DNS-based ad blockers

For users to easily contribute:

  • Open-source development model
  • Detailed contribution guides
  • Issue and pull request system via GitHub

Website

I created a comprehensive website for the project at reklamsiz-turkiye.com (Turkey without advertising), which includes:

  • Installation instructions
  • Frequently asked questions
  • Contribution guides
  • Detailed information about the project

Technologies

  • Node.js and Python scripts for list management and automatic updates
  • Fuma Docs and modern web technologies for the website
  • Filter rules compatible with uBlock Origin syntax
  • GitHub integration to facilitate community contribution

Future Plans

  • Customized filter rules for more Turkish websites
  • Better integration with mobile applications
  • Automatic rule generation systems
  • Comprehensive documentation improvements as the community grows