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title: "awesome-gpt vs chatgpt-shroud"
type: "comparison"
canonical_url: "https://www.graphcanon.com/compare/formulahendry-awesome-gpt-vs-guyshilo-chatgpt-shroud"
tools: ["formulahendry-awesome-gpt", "guyshilo-chatgpt-shroud"]
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# awesome-gpt vs chatgpt-shroud

*GraphCanon updated Aug 8, 2026*

## Verdict

Pick awesome-gpt if awesome-gpt is a curated list of GPT and related resources, serving as a reference for developers exploring or working with large language models and their applications; pick chatgpt-shroud if facts on 'chatgpt-shroud' to consider for decision-making.

[awesome-gpt](https://github.com/formulahendry/awesome-gpt) reports 1.0k GitHub stars, 75 forks, and 27 open issues, last pushed May 29, 2024. [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 [awesome-gpt's repository](https://github.com/formulahendry/awesome-gpt) and [chatgpt-shroud's repository](https://github.com/guyShilo/chatgpt-shroud).

| | [awesome-gpt](/tools/formulahendry-awesome-gpt.md) | [chatgpt-shroud](/tools/guyshilo-chatgpt-shroud.md) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tagline | Curated list of GPT and related resources | A Chrome extension enhancing privacy in OpenAI's ChatGPT client. |
| Stars | 1,043 | 10 |
| Forks | 75 | 1 |
| Open issues | 27 | 0 |
| Language | - | JavaScript |
| Adopt for | awesome-gpt is a curated list of GPT and related resources, serving as a reference for developers exploring or working with large language models and their applications. | Facts on 'chatgpt-shroud' to consider for decision-making |
| Persona | - | - |
| Runtime | - | - |
| License | - | - |
| Categories | Developer Tools, LLM Frameworks | Developer Tools |

## Trust and health

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

| | [awesome-gpt](/tools/formulahendry-awesome-gpt.md) | [chatgpt-shroud](/tools/guyshilo-chatgpt-shroud.md) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Days since push | 799d | 1167d |
| Open issues (now) | 27 | 0 |
| Full report | [trust report](/tools/formulahendry-awesome-gpt/trust.md) | [trust report](/tools/guyshilo-chatgpt-shroud/trust.md) |

## Shared compatibility

- **ChatGPT**: [awesome-gpt](/tools/formulahendry-awesome-gpt.md) - Works with ChatGPT; [chatgpt-shroud](/tools/guyshilo-chatgpt-shroud.md) - Works with ChatGPT

## Decision facts: awesome-gpt

- **Pricing:** unknown - Information about pricing is unavailable and likely does not apply as this is a curated list rather than a software service with licensing costs.
- **Requirements:** Since awesome-gpt is an informational repository, it itself does not have RAM requirements or Docker needs. However, users might require internet access to view
- **Adopt for:** awesome-gpt is a curated list of GPT and related resources, serving as a reference for developers exploring or working with large language models and their applications.

## Decision facts: chatgpt-shroud

- **Requirements:** Operates as a Chrome extension hence requires Google Chrome to function.
- **Adopt for:** Facts on 'chatgpt-shroud' to consider for decision-making

## Choose when

### Choose awesome-gpt if…

- Pricing: Information about pricing is unavailable and likely does not apply as this is a curated list rather than a software service with licensing costs..
- Requirements: Since awesome-gpt is an informational repository, it itself does not have RAM requirements or Docker needs. However, users might require internet access to view.
- Tags unique to awesome-gpt: gpt, llm.
- Also covers LLM Frameworks.
- Use awesome-gpt if you are looking for a comprehensive collection of links and resources specifically focused on GPT, ChatGPT, OpenAI products, and other large-scale AI tools.

### Choose chatgpt-shroud if…

- Requirements: Operates as a Chrome extension hence requires Google Chrome to function..
- Tags unique to chatgpt-shroud: chrome-extension, google-chrome, html, javascript.
- Ideal when users frequently share their screen during tutorials or presentations where they are using ChatGPT and do not want sensitive information from the chat history visible.

## When NOT to use awesome-gpt

- Avoid using awesome-gpt if you need detailed tutorials or in-depth technical documentation, as it primarily functions as an index of resources rather than an educational material provider.
- Do not rely on awesome-gpt for real-time updates or specific usage statistics, tool availability, or pricing plans since the repository relies heavily on links external to its curation.

## When NOT to use chatgpt-shroud

- Not recommended if you are looking for a solution that provides full anonymity, as this tool operates strictly through the extension and does not offer encryption or anonymization features.
- Avoid using chatgpt-shroud if your primary concern is data storage security, since it solely handles in-browser privacy measures and does not protect against potential data breaches on OpenAI's side.

## Common questions

### What is the difference between awesome-gpt and chatgpt-shroud?

awesome-gpt: Curated list of GPT and related resources. chatgpt-shroud: A Chrome extension enhancing privacy in OpenAI's ChatGPT client.. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.

### When should I choose awesome-gpt over chatgpt-shroud?

Choose awesome-gpt over chatgpt-shroud when Pricing: Information about pricing is unavailable and likely does not apply as this is a curated list rather than a software service with licensing costs.; Requirements: Since awesome-gpt is an informational repository, it itself does not have RAM requirements or Docker needs. However, users might require internet access to view; Tags unique to awesome-gpt: gpt, llm; Also covers LLM Frameworks; Use awesome-gpt if you are looking for a comprehensive collection of links and resources specifically focused on GPT, ChatGPT, OpenAI products, and other large-scale AI tools.

### When should I choose chatgpt-shroud over awesome-gpt?

Choose chatgpt-shroud over awesome-gpt when Requirements: Operates as a Chrome extension hence requires Google Chrome to function.; Tags unique to chatgpt-shroud: chrome-extension, google-chrome, html, javascript; Ideal when users frequently share their screen during tutorials or presentations where they are using ChatGPT and do not want sensitive information from the chat history visible.

### When should I avoid awesome-gpt?

Avoid using awesome-gpt if you need detailed tutorials or in-depth technical documentation, as it primarily functions as an index of resources rather than an educational material provider. Do not rely on awesome-gpt for real-time updates or specific usage statistics, tool availability, or pricing plans since the repository relies heavily on links external to its curation.

### When should I avoid chatgpt-shroud?

Not recommended if you are looking for a solution that provides full anonymity, as this tool operates strictly through the extension and does not offer encryption or anonymization features. Avoid using chatgpt-shroud if your primary concern is data storage security, since it solely handles in-browser privacy measures and does not protect against potential data breaches on OpenAI's side.

### Is awesome-gpt or chatgpt-shroud more popular on GitHub?

awesome-gpt has more GitHub stars (1,043 vs 10). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.

### Are awesome-gpt and chatgpt-shroud open source?

Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub.

### Where can I find alternatives to awesome-gpt or chatgpt-shroud?

GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at [awesome-gpt alternatives](/tools/formulahendry-awesome-gpt/alternatives) and [chatgpt-shroud alternatives](/tools/guyshilo-chatgpt-shroud/alternatives) ([awesome-gpt markdown twin](/tools/formulahendry-awesome-gpt/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/formulahendry-awesome-gpt-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, awesome-gpt or chatgpt-shroud?

awesome-gpt: Dormant. 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 awesome-gpt and chatgpt-shroud?

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

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**Machine-readable endpoints**

- JSON: [`/api/graphcanon/graph?tool=formulahendry-awesome-gpt`](/api/graphcanon/graph?tool=formulahendry-awesome-gpt)
- 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/_
