--- title: "chatgpt-shroud vs anything-llm" type: "comparison" canonical_url: "https://www.graphcanon.com/compare/guyshilo-chatgpt-shroud-vs-mintplex-labs-anything-llm" tools: ["guyshilo-chatgpt-shroud", "mintplex-labs-anything-llm"] --- # chatgpt-shroud vs anything-llm *GraphCanon updated Sep 20, 2026* ## Verdict Pick chatgpt-shroud if facts on 'chatgpt-shroud' to consider for decision-making; pick anything-llm if anything-llm is a self-hosted AI agent platform that supports multiple deployment methods, including Docker and cloud services, making it suitable for users who prefer local control over their AI workflows. [chatgpt-shroud](https://github.com/guyShilo/chatgpt-shroud) reports 10 GitHub stars, 1 forks, and 0 open issues, last pushed May 28, 2023. [anything-llm](https://anythingllm.com) has 66k stars, 7.3k forks, and 315 open issues, last pushed Sep 17, 2026. Figures are from public GitHub metadata via [chatgpt-shroud's repository](https://github.com/guyShilo/chatgpt-shroud) and [anything-llm's repository](https://github.com/Mintplex-Labs/anything-llm). | | [chatgpt-shroud](/tools/guyshilo-chatgpt-shroud.md) | [anything-llm](/tools/mintplex-labs-anything-llm.md) | | --- | --- | --- | | Tagline | A Chrome extension enhancing privacy in OpenAI's ChatGPT client. | Self-hosted AI agent experience | | Stars | 10 | 66,167 | | Forks | 1 | 7,349 | | Open issues | 0 | 315 | | Language | JavaScript | JavaScript | | Adopt for | Facts on 'chatgpt-shroud' to consider for decision-making | anything-llm is a self-hosted AI agent platform that supports multiple deployment methods, including Docker and cloud services, making it suitable for users who prefer local control over their AI workflows. | | Persona | - | - | | Runtime | - | - | | License | - | MIT License, allowing for free use, modification, and distribution. | | Categories | Developer Tools | AI Agents, Developer Tools, Inference & Serving | ## Trust and health _Sourced signals - not a safety guarantee. No winner column._ | | [chatgpt-shroud](/tools/guyshilo-chatgpt-shroud.md) | [anything-llm](/tools/mintplex-labs-anything-llm.md) | | --- | --- | --- | | Maintenance | Dormant (18%) | Very active (96%) | | Days since push | 1197d | 0d | | Open issues (now) | 0 | 315 | | Stars delta | 0 (30d) | +1.5k (30d) | | Open issues delta | 0 (30d) | -4 (30d) | | Owner type | User | Organization | | Full report | [trust report](/tools/guyshilo-chatgpt-shroud/trust.md) | [trust report](/tools/mintplex-labs-anything-llm/trust.md) | ## 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 ## Decision facts: anything-llm - **Pricing:** freemium - Free to use under the MIT License, but users may incur costs based on their chosen deployment method and infrastructure. - **Requirements:** Min 4 GB RAM; Requires Docker; Requires a local environment setup or a cloud service account for deployment. - **Adopt for:** anything-llm is a self-hosted AI agent platform that supports multiple deployment methods, including Docker and cloud services, making it suitable for users who prefer local control over their AI workflows. - **License detail:** MIT License, allowing for free use, modification, and distribution. ## Choose when ### Choose chatgpt-shroud if… - Requirements: Operates as a Chrome extension hence requires Google Chrome to function.. - Tags unique to chatgpt-shroud: chatgpt, chrome-extension, google-chrome, html. - 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. ### Choose anything-llm if… - Pricing: Free to use under the MIT License, but users may incur costs based on their chosen deployment method and infrastructure.. - Requirements: Min 4 GB RAM; Requires Docker; Requires a local environment setup or a cloud service account for deployment.. - Tags unique to anything-llm: agent-computer, agent-harness, agent-orchestration, agentic-ai. - Also covers AI Agents, Inference & Serving. - When you need a local-first AI agent experience that you can fully control and customize. ## 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. ## When NOT to use anything-llm - If you require a cloud-based solution with minimal setup and maintenance, as anything-llm requires self-hosting and local management. - When you need a platform that does not offer extensive deployment flexibility, as anything-llm provides multiple deployment options which might be overwhelming for users seeking simplicity. ## Common questions ### What is the difference between chatgpt-shroud and anything-llm? chatgpt-shroud: A Chrome extension enhancing privacy in OpenAI's ChatGPT client.. anything-llm: Self-hosted AI agent experience. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories. ### When should I choose chatgpt-shroud over anything-llm? Choose chatgpt-shroud over anything-llm when Requirements: Operates as a Chrome extension hence requires Google Chrome to function.; Tags unique to chatgpt-shroud: chatgpt, chrome-extension, google-chrome, html; 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 choose anything-llm over chatgpt-shroud? Choose anything-llm over chatgpt-shroud when Pricing: Free to use under the MIT License, but users may incur costs based on their chosen deployment method and infrastructure.; Requirements: Min 4 GB RAM; Requires Docker; Requires a local environment setup or a cloud service account for deployment.; Tags unique to anything-llm: agent-computer, agent-harness, agent-orchestration, agentic-ai; Also covers AI Agents, Inference & Serving; When you need a local-first AI agent experience that you can fully control and customize. ### 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. ### When should I avoid anything-llm? If you require a cloud-based solution with minimal setup and maintenance, as anything-llm requires self-hosting and local management. When you need a platform that does not offer extensive deployment flexibility, as anything-llm provides multiple deployment options which might be overwhelming for users seeking simplicity. ### Is chatgpt-shroud or anything-llm more popular on GitHub? anything-llm has more GitHub stars (66,167 vs 10). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints. ### Are chatgpt-shroud and anything-llm open source? Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub. ### Where can I find alternatives to chatgpt-shroud or anything-llm? GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at [chatgpt-shroud alternatives](/tools/guyshilo-chatgpt-shroud/alternatives) and [anything-llm alternatives](/tools/mintplex-labs-anything-llm/alternatives) ([chatgpt-shroud markdown twin](/tools/guyshilo-chatgpt-shroud/alternatives.md), [anything-llm markdown twin](/tools/mintplex-labs-anything-llm/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/guyshilo-chatgpt-shroud-vs-mintplex-labs-anything-llm.md) mirrors this page for agents and LLM crawlers, with the same stats table and FAQ answers. ### Which is better maintained, chatgpt-shroud or anything-llm? chatgpt-shroud: Dormant. anything-llm: 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 chatgpt-shroud and anything-llm? GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: [chatgpt-shroud trust report](/tools/guyshilo-chatgpt-shroud/trust); [anything-llm trust report](/tools/mintplex-labs-anything-llm/trust). --- **Machine-readable endpoints** - JSON: [`/api/graphcanon/graph?tool=guyshilo-chatgpt-shroud`](/api/graphcanon/graph?tool=guyshilo-chatgpt-shroud) - 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/_