Comparison
automa vs CloakBrowser
Verdict
Pick automa if automa is known for its ease of implementation and browser agnostic design enabling users to streamline tasks on multiple platforms; pick CloakBrowser if cloakBrowser is a modified Chromium browser specifically tailored for passing bot detection tests, integrating fingerprint patches at source-level for advanced anti-detection in web scraping tasks. It offers both Python-.
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | automa | CloakBrowser |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Slowing (160d since push) As of 1w · github_public_v1 | Very active (0d since push) As of 1d · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Organization account As of 1w · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Organization account As of 1d · github_public_v1 |
| OSV dependency advisories | No lockfile (source not queried) As of 1mo · osv@v1 | No lockfile (source not queried) As of 1mo · osv@v1 |
| deps.dev advisories | Not queried deps.dev@v1 | Not queried deps.dev@v1 |
| OpenSSF Scorecard | Not queried openssf-scorecard@v1 | Not queried openssf-scorecard@v1 |
Tagline
- automa
- A browser extension for automating your browser by connecting blocks
- CloakBrowser
- Stealth Chromium that passes every bot detection test
Stars
- automa
- 22k
- CloakBrowser
- 30k
Forks
- automa
- 2.3k
- CloakBrowser
- 2.5k
Open issues
- automa
- 372
- CloakBrowser
- 196
Language
- automa
- Vue
- CloakBrowser
- Python
Adopt for
- automa
- Automa is known for its ease of implementation and browser agnostic design enabling users to streamline tasks on multiple platforms.
- CloakBrowser
- CloakBrowser is a modified Chromium browser specifically tailored for passing bot detection tests, integrating fingerprint patches at source-level for advanced anti-detection in web scraping tasks. It offers both Python-
Persona
- automa
- -
- CloakBrowser
- -
Runtime
- automa
- -
- CloakBrowser
- -
License
- automa
- Other
- CloakBrowser
- MIT
Last pushed
- automa
- Mar 2, 2026
- CloakBrowser
- Aug 18, 2026
Categories
- automa
- Developer Tools
- CloakBrowser
- AI Agents, Developer Tools
Trust and health
Maintenance
- automa
- Slowing (36%)
- CloakBrowser
- Very active (96%)
Days since push
- automa
- 160d
- CloakBrowser
- 0d
Open issues (now)
- automa
- 372
- CloakBrowser
- 196
Stars delta
- automa
- Unknown
- CloakBrowser
- +1.7k (30d)
Open issues delta
- automa
- Unknown
- CloakBrowser
- +24 (30d)
Full report
- automa
- Trust report
- CloakBrowser
- Trust report
Choose automa if…
- automa is primarily Vue; CloakBrowser is Python.
- License: automa is Other, CloakBrowser is MIT.
- Tags unique to automa: automation, chrome-extension, firefox-extension, hacktoberfest.
- If you are working with Chrome or Firefox browsers and require the capability to interconnect blocks to automate repetitive, browser-based actions.
When NOT to use automa
- When specific automation tasks demand customization via coding rather than block connectivity since Automa is more suited for visual scripting.
- If your project involves non-browser-based workflows, as Automa's functionality is limited to browser extensions like Chrome and Firefox.
Choose CloakBrowser if…
- CloakBrowser is primarily Python; automa is Vue.
- License: CloakBrowser is MIT, automa is Other.
- Tags unique to CloakBrowser: anti-detect, antidetect-browser, bot-detection, captcha-bypass.
- Also covers AI Agents.
- CloakBrowser ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment.
- Use CloakBrowser when precise control over fingerprints and a high level of stealth are required to pass stringent bot detection tests.
When NOT to use CloakBrowser
- Avoid using CloakBrowser if you prefer open-source solutions without license requirements for the latest binary versions.
- Do not use CloackBrowser in environments where frequent updates to counter bot detection are unnecessary or overkill.
Explore
Sources
Every stat on this page traces to a dated GitHub sync, license file, enrichment field, or trust scan.
- GitHub stars (AutomaApp/automa) · observed Aug 10, 2026
- GitHub forks (AutomaApp/automa) · observed Aug 10, 2026
- Last push (AutomaApp/automa) · observed Mar 2, 2026
- License file (Other) · observed Aug 10, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 16, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 15, 2026
- GitHub stars (CloakHQ/CloakBrowser) · observed Aug 19, 2026
- GitHub forks (CloakHQ/CloakBrowser) · observed Aug 19, 2026
- Last push (CloakHQ/CloakBrowser) · observed Aug 18, 2026
- License file (MIT) · observed Aug 19, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: automa 22k · CloakBrowser 30k (synced Aug 10, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between automa and CloakBrowser?
- automa: A browser extension for automating your browser by connecting blocks. CloakBrowser: Stealth Chromium that passes every bot detection test. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose automa over CloakBrowser?
- Choose automa over CloakBrowser when automa is primarily Vue; CloakBrowser is Python; License: automa is Other, CloakBrowser is MIT; Tags unique to automa: automation, chrome-extension, firefox-extension, hacktoberfest; If you are working with Chrome or Firefox browsers and require the capability to interconnect blocks to automate repetitive, browser-based actions.
- When should I choose CloakBrowser over automa?
- Choose CloakBrowser over automa when CloakBrowser is primarily Python; automa is Vue; License: CloakBrowser is MIT, automa is Other; Tags unique to CloakBrowser: anti-detect, antidetect-browser, bot-detection, captcha-bypass; Also covers AI Agents; CloakBrowser ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment; Use CloakBrowser when precise control over fingerprints and a high level of stealth are required to pass stringent bot detection tests.
- When should I avoid automa?
- When specific automation tasks demand customization via coding rather than block connectivity since Automa is more suited for visual scripting. If your project involves non-browser-based workflows, as Automa's functionality is limited to browser extensions like Chrome and Firefox.
- When should I avoid CloakBrowser?
- Avoid using CloakBrowser if you prefer open-source solutions without license requirements for the latest binary versions. Do not use CloackBrowser in environments where frequent updates to counter bot detection are unnecessary or overkill.
- Is automa or CloakBrowser more popular on GitHub?
- CloakBrowser has more GitHub stars (30,394 vs 21,546). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are automa and CloakBrowser open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (automa: Other, CloakBrowser: MIT).
- Where can I find alternatives to automa or CloakBrowser?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at automa alternatives and CloakBrowser alternatives (automa markdown twin, CloakBrowser markdown twin), 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 mirrors this page for agents and LLM crawlers, with the same stats table and FAQ answers.
- Which is better maintained, automa or CloakBrowser?
- automa: Slowing. CloakBrowser: Very active. 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 automa and CloakBrowser?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: automa trust report; CloakBrowser trust report.