---
title: "1Panel vs chatgpt-shroud"
type: "comparison"
canonical_url: "https://www.graphcanon.com/compare/1panel-dev-1panel-vs-guyshilo-chatgpt-shroud"
tools: ["1panel-dev-1panel", "guyshilo-chatgpt-shroud"]
---

# 1Panel vs chatgpt-shroud

*GraphCanon updated Jul 11, 2026*

## Verdict

Pick 1Panel when 1Panel is primarily Go; chatgpt-shroud is JavaScript; pick chatgpt-shroud when chatgpt-shroud is primarily JavaScript; 1Panel is Go.

[1Panel](https://1panel.pro) reports 36k GitHub stars, 3.2k forks, and 278 open issues, last pushed Jul 10, 2026. [chatgpt-shroud](https://github.com/guyShilo/chatgpt-shroud) has 10 stars, 1 forks, and 0 open issues, last pushed May 28, 2023. Figures are from public GitHub metadata via [1Panel's repository](https://github.com/1Panel-dev/1Panel) and [chatgpt-shroud's repository](https://github.com/guyShilo/chatgpt-shroud).

| | [1Panel](/tools/1panel-dev-1panel.md) | [chatgpt-shroud](/tools/guyshilo-chatgpt-shroud.md) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tagline | A modern, open-source VPS control panel with native AI agent support | A Chrome extension enhancing privacy in OpenAI's ChatGPT client. 🛡️ Enables users to easily hide and unhide chat history 🛡️ Operating directly in-browser without accessing or storing chat data. 🛡️  |
| Stars | 36,174 | 10 |
| Forks | 3,242 | 1 |
| Open issues | 278 | 0 |
| Language | Go | JavaScript |
| Adopt for | 1Panel is a distinctive open-source VPS control panel with built-in support for Ollama models and OpenClaw agents, offering comprehensive server management through an intuitive web interface. | - |
| Persona | - | - |
| Runtime | - | - |
| License | GPL-3.0 | - |
| Categories | AI Agents, Developer Tools | Developer Tools |

## Trust and health

_Sourced signals - not a safety guarantee. No winner column._

| | [1Panel](/tools/1panel-dev-1panel.md) | [chatgpt-shroud](/tools/guyshilo-chatgpt-shroud.md) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Maintenance | Very active (96%) | Dormant (18%) |
| Days since push | 1d | 1139d |
| Open issues (now) | 278 | 0 |
| Owner type | Organization | User |
| Full report | [trust report](/tools/1panel-dev-1panel/trust.md) | [trust report](/tools/guyshilo-chatgpt-shroud/trust.md) |

## Decision facts: 1Panel

- **Requirements:** Min 1 GB RAM; Linux VPS required (Debian / Ubuntu / CentOS / Rocky)
- **Adopt for:** 1Panel is a distinctive open-source VPS control panel with built-in support for Ollama models and OpenClaw agents, offering comprehensive server management through an intuitive web interface.

## Choose when

### Choose 1Panel if…

- 1Panel is primarily Go; chatgpt-shroud is JavaScript.
- Requirements: Min 1 GB RAM; Linux VPS required (Debian / Ubuntu / CentOS / Rocky).
- Tags unique to 1Panel: agent, docker, linux, ollama.
- Also covers AI Agents.
- - You require native support for running Ollama models directly through your VPS control panel.

### Choose chatgpt-shroud if…

- chatgpt-shroud is primarily JavaScript; 1Panel is Go.
- Tags unique to chatgpt-shroud: chatgpt, chrome-extension, google-chrome, html.
- Leaner open-issue backlog (0).

## When NOT to use 1Panel

- - If you do not need or want the specific features of Ollama models and OpenClaw agents support and prefer a more generalized VPS management platform.
- - For environments where existing tools already sufficiently manage your server stacks without requiring integration of AI agent functionalities.

## When NOT to use chatgpt-shroud

- Last GitHub push was 1140 days ago (dormant maintenance, May 28, 2023). Validate activity before betting a new project on chatgpt-shroud.
- Developer Tools: A gateway is overkill when you're pinned to a single provider and model.

## Common questions

### What is the difference between 1Panel and chatgpt-shroud?

1Panel: A modern, open-source VPS control panel with native AI agent support. chatgpt-shroud: A Chrome extension enhancing privacy in OpenAI's ChatGPT client. 🛡️ Enables users to easily hide and unhide chat history 🛡️ Operating directly in-browser without accessing or storing chat data. 🛡️ . See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.

### When should I choose 1Panel over chatgpt-shroud?

Choose 1Panel over chatgpt-shroud when 1Panel is primarily Go; chatgpt-shroud is JavaScript; Requirements: Min 1 GB RAM; Linux VPS required (Debian / Ubuntu / CentOS / Rocky); Tags unique to 1Panel: agent, docker, linux, ollama; Also covers AI Agents; - You require native support for running Ollama models directly through your VPS control panel.

### When should I choose chatgpt-shroud over 1Panel?

Choose chatgpt-shroud over 1Panel when chatgpt-shroud is primarily JavaScript; 1Panel is Go; Tags unique to chatgpt-shroud: chatgpt, chrome-extension, google-chrome, html; Leaner open-issue backlog (0).

### When should I avoid 1Panel?

- If you do not need or want the specific features of Ollama models and OpenClaw agents support and prefer a more generalized VPS management platform. - For environments where existing tools already sufficiently manage your server stacks without requiring integration of AI agent functionalities.

### When should I avoid chatgpt-shroud?

Last GitHub push was 1140 days ago (dormant maintenance, May 28, 2023). Validate activity before betting a new project on chatgpt-shroud. Developer Tools: A gateway is overkill when you're pinned to a single provider and model.

### Is 1Panel or chatgpt-shroud more popular on GitHub?

1Panel has more GitHub stars (36,174 vs 10). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.

### Are 1Panel and chatgpt-shroud open source?

Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub.

### Where can I find alternatives to 1Panel or chatgpt-shroud?

GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at [1Panel alternatives](/tools/1panel-dev-1panel/alternatives) and [chatgpt-shroud alternatives](/tools/guyshilo-chatgpt-shroud/alternatives) ([1Panel markdown twin](/tools/1panel-dev-1panel/alternatives.md), [chatgpt-shroud markdown twin](/tools/guyshilo-chatgpt-shroud/alternatives.md)), ranked by typed relationship edges rather than popularity votes.

### Is there a machine-readable version of this comparison?

Yes. The markdown twin at [this comparison](/compare/1panel-dev-1panel-vs-guyshilo-chatgpt-shroud.md) mirrors this page for agents and LLM crawlers, with the same stats table and FAQ answers.

### Which is better maintained, 1Panel or chatgpt-shroud?

1Panel: Very active. chatgpt-shroud: Dormant. Compare maintenance labels, days since push, and release cadence in the trust section below - stars alone do not measure maintenance.

### Where are the full trust reports for 1Panel and chatgpt-shroud?

GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: [1Panel trust report](/tools/1panel-dev-1panel/trust); [chatgpt-shroud trust report](/tools/guyshilo-chatgpt-shroud/trust).

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**Machine-readable endpoints**

- JSON: [`/api/graphcanon/graph?tool=1panel-dev-1panel`](/api/graphcanon/graph?tool=1panel-dev-1panel)
- LLM index: [/llms.txt](/llms.txt)
- Full corpus: [/llms-full.txt](/llms-full.txt)

_GraphCanon - The knowledge graph for AI development. https://www.graphcanon.com/_
