Comparison
chatgpt-shroud vs Agent-Reach
Verdict
Pick chatgpt-shroud when chatgpt-shroud is primarily JavaScript; Agent-Reach is Python; pick Agent-Reach when agent-Reach is primarily Python; chatgpt-shroud is JavaScript.
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | chatgpt-shroud | Agent-Reach |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Dormant (1139d since push) As of 1d · github_public_v1 | Very active (0d since push) As of today · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Personal account As of 1d · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Personal account As of today · github_public_v1 |
| Security (OSV) | No lockfile As of 1d · none | No MCP manifest As of today · mcp_manifest |
Tagline
- 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. 🛡️
- Agent-Reach
- Give your AI agent eyes to see the entire internet. Read & search Twitter, Reddit, YouTube, GitHub, Bilibili, XiaoHongShu — one CLI, zero API fees.
Stars
- chatgpt-shroud
- 10
- Agent-Reach
- 55k
Forks
- chatgpt-shroud
- 1
- Agent-Reach
- 4.5k
Open issues
- chatgpt-shroud
- 0
- Agent-Reach
- 144
Language
- chatgpt-shroud
- JavaScript
- Agent-Reach
- Python
Adopt for
- chatgpt-shroud
- -
- Agent-Reach
- -
Persona
- chatgpt-shroud
- -
- Agent-Reach
- -
Runtime
- chatgpt-shroud
- -
- Agent-Reach
- -
License
- chatgpt-shroud
- -
- Agent-Reach
- MIT
Last pushed
- chatgpt-shroud
- May 28, 2023
- Agent-Reach
- Jul 10, 2026
Categories
- chatgpt-shroud
- Developer Tools
- Agent-Reach
- AI Agents, Developer Tools, LLM Frameworks
Trust and health
Maintenance
- chatgpt-shroud
- Dormant (18%)
- Agent-Reach
- Very active (96%)
Days since push
- chatgpt-shroud
- 1139d
- Agent-Reach
- 0d
Open issues (now)
- chatgpt-shroud
- 0
- Agent-Reach
- 144
Security scan
- chatgpt-shroud
- No lockfile
- Agent-Reach
- No MCP manifest
Full report
- chatgpt-shroud
- Trust report
- Agent-Reach
- Trust report
Choose chatgpt-shroud if…
- chatgpt-shroud is primarily JavaScript; Agent-Reach is Python.
- Tags unique to chatgpt-shroud: chatgpt, chrome-extension, google-chrome, html.
- Leaner open-issue backlog (0).
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.
Choose Agent-Reach if…
- Agent-Reach is primarily Python; chatgpt-shroud is JavaScript.
- Tags unique to Agent-Reach: agent-infrastructure, ai-agent, ai-search, automation.
- Also covers AI Agents, LLM Frameworks.
When NOT to use Agent-Reach
- AI Agents: Don't use an agent loop when a deterministic workflow would do; agents add latency, cost, and non-determinism.
- Developer Tools: A gateway is overkill when you're pinned to a single provider and model.
- LLM Frameworks: Avoid a framework for a single prompt-and-retrieve call; the abstraction can cost more than it saves.
Explore
Sources
Every stat on this page traces to a dated GitHub sync, license file, enrichment field, or trust scan.
- GitHub stars (guyShilo/chatgpt-shroud) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub forks (guyShilo/chatgpt-shroud) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Last push (guyShilo/chatgpt-shroud) · observed May 28, 2023
- License file (unknown) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub stars (Panniantong/Agent-Reach) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub forks (Panniantong/Agent-Reach) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Last push (Panniantong/Agent-Reach) · observed Jul 10, 2026
- License file (MIT) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: chatgpt-shroud 10 · Agent-Reach 55k (synced Jul 11, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between chatgpt-shroud and Agent-Reach?
- 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. 🛡️ . Agent-Reach: Give your AI agent eyes to see the entire internet. Read & search Twitter, Reddit, YouTube, GitHub, Bilibili, XiaoHongShu — one CLI, zero API fees.. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose chatgpt-shroud over Agent-Reach?
- Choose chatgpt-shroud over Agent-Reach when chatgpt-shroud is primarily JavaScript; Agent-Reach is Python; Tags unique to chatgpt-shroud: chatgpt, chrome-extension, google-chrome, html; Leaner open-issue backlog (0).
- When should I choose Agent-Reach over chatgpt-shroud?
- Choose Agent-Reach over chatgpt-shroud when Agent-Reach is primarily Python; chatgpt-shroud is JavaScript; Tags unique to Agent-Reach: agent-infrastructure, ai-agent, ai-search, automation; Also covers AI Agents, LLM Frameworks.
- 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.
- When should I avoid Agent-Reach?
- AI Agents: Don't use an agent loop when a deterministic workflow would do; agents add latency, cost, and non-determinism. Developer Tools: A gateway is overkill when you're pinned to a single provider and model. LLM Frameworks: Avoid a framework for a single prompt-and-retrieve call; the abstraction can cost more than it saves.
- Is chatgpt-shroud or Agent-Reach more popular on GitHub?
- Agent-Reach has more GitHub stars (54,715 vs 10). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are chatgpt-shroud and Agent-Reach open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub.
- Where can I find alternatives to chatgpt-shroud or Agent-Reach?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at chatgpt-shroud alternatives and Agent-Reach alternatives (chatgpt-shroud markdown twin, Agent-Reach 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, chatgpt-shroud or Agent-Reach?
- chatgpt-shroud: Dormant. Agent-Reach: 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 Agent-Reach?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: chatgpt-shroud trust report; Agent-Reach trust report.