Privacy Browser Prototype
A custom open-source web browser built on Electron to expose the hidden data tracking and profiling taking place on modern websites.
Project Details
This project represents a fully functional prototype desktop application. Unlike a standard web application running inside an iframe, this browser utilizes a native Electron rendering engine to load the live internet while intercepting the network stack.
Key Features:
- Intercepts and tracks remote IP addresses.
- Evaluates geographic data origin.
- Analyzes political bias heuristics.
- Deep-inspects the session cookie jar for advertising and tracking networks.
Developer Execution Required
This is a native desktop app. To run it, open your terminal and execute:
This is a native desktop app. To run it, open your terminal and execute:
cd privacy-browser && npm run dev
Architectural Highlights
Vite + React UI
A sleek, dynamic dark-mode interface designed to mimic premium browsing experiences.
Electron Main Process
Hooks directly into webRequest handlers to capture telemetry data asynchronously.