--- title: "chatgpt-shroud vs cortex-memory" type: "comparison" canonical_url: "https://www.graphcanon.com/compare/guyshilo-chatgpt-shroud-vs-skullfire07-cortex-memory" tools: ["guyshilo-chatgpt-shroud", "skullfire07-cortex-memory"] --- # chatgpt-shroud vs cortex-memory *GraphCanon updated Aug 8, 2026* ## Verdict Pick chatgpt-shroud if facts on 'chatgpt-shroud' to consider for decision-making; pick cortex-memory if cortex-memory is a TypeScript-based tool with an MIT license that provides persistent memory capabilities for Claude Code, Cursor & Cline through a VSCode extension and CLI. [chatgpt-shroud](https://github.com/guyShilo/chatgpt-shroud) reports 10 GitHub stars, 1 forks, and 0 open issues, last pushed May 28, 2023. [cortex-memory](https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=cortex-dev.cortex-ai-memory) has 7 stars, 1 forks, and 0 open issues, last pushed Mar 25, 2026. Figures are from public GitHub metadata via [chatgpt-shroud's repository](https://github.com/guyShilo/chatgpt-shroud) and [cortex-memory's repository](https://github.com/SKULLFIRE07/cortex-memory). | | [chatgpt-shroud](/tools/guyshilo-chatgpt-shroud.md) | [cortex-memory](/tools/skullfire07-cortex-memory.md) | | --- | --- | --- | | Tagline | A Chrome extension enhancing privacy in OpenAI's ChatGPT client. | Persistent AI memory for Claude Code, Cursor & Cline with a VSCode extension and CLI. | | Stars | 10 | 7 | | Forks | 1 | 1 | | Open issues | 0 | 0 | | Language | JavaScript | TypeScript | | Adopt for | Facts on 'chatgpt-shroud' to consider for decision-making | cortex-memory is a TypeScript-based tool with an MIT license that provides persistent memory capabilities for Claude Code, Cursor & Cline through a VSCode extension and CLI. | | Persona | - | - | | Runtime | - | - | | License | - | MIT | | Categories | Developer Tools | Data & Retrieval, Developer Tools | ## Trust and health _Sourced signals - not a safety guarantee. No winner column._ | | [chatgpt-shroud](/tools/guyshilo-chatgpt-shroud.md) | [cortex-memory](/tools/skullfire07-cortex-memory.md) | | --- | --- | --- | | Maintenance | Dormant (18%) | Slowing (36%) | | Days since push | 1167d | 128d | | Full report | [trust report](/tools/guyshilo-chatgpt-shroud/trust.md) | [trust report](/tools/skullfire07-cortex-memory/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: cortex-memory - **Pricing:** freemium - Being open-source under the MIT license, cortex-memory is free for use, although specific pricing around value-added services or enterprise support are not detailed in the provided repository content. - **Adopt for:** cortex-memory is a TypeScript-based tool with an MIT license that provides persistent memory capabilities for Claude Code, Cursor & Cline through a VSCode extension and CLI. ## Choose when ### Choose chatgpt-shroud if… - chatgpt-shroud is primarily JavaScript; cortex-memory is TypeScript. - 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 cortex-memory if… - cortex-memory is primarily TypeScript; chatgpt-shroud is JavaScript. - Pricing: Being open-source under the MIT license, cortex-memory is free for use, although specific pricing around value-added services or enterprise support are not detailed in the provided repository content.. - Tags unique to cortex-memory: ai, ai-coding-assistant, ai-memory, claude-code. - Also covers Data & Retrieval. - If you are working extensively with Claude Code, Cursor & Cline and want to automatically capture decisions, patterns, and context across sessions without configuration. ## 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 cortex-memory - If you prefer not using tools that integrate deeply with specific AI platforms like Claude Code, which may limit its usefulness in environments where multiple or different platforms are used. - In scenarios where custom configuration is required, as cortex-memory emphasizes zero-config setup which might not be adaptable to highly customized workflows. ## Common questions ### What is the difference between chatgpt-shroud and cortex-memory? chatgpt-shroud: A Chrome extension enhancing privacy in OpenAI's ChatGPT client.. cortex-memory: Persistent AI memory for Claude Code, Cursor & Cline with a VSCode extension and CLI.. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories. ### When should I choose chatgpt-shroud over cortex-memory? Choose chatgpt-shroud over cortex-memory when chatgpt-shroud is primarily JavaScript; cortex-memory is TypeScript; 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 cortex-memory over chatgpt-shroud? Choose cortex-memory over chatgpt-shroud when cortex-memory is primarily TypeScript; chatgpt-shroud is JavaScript; Pricing: Being open-source under the MIT license, cortex-memory is free for use, although specific pricing around value-added services or enterprise support are not detailed in the provided repository content.; Tags unique to cortex-memory: ai, ai-coding-assistant, ai-memory, claude-code; Also covers Data & Retrieval; If you are working extensively with Claude Code, Cursor & Cline and want to automatically capture decisions, patterns, and context across sessions without configuration. ### 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 cortex-memory? If you prefer not using tools that integrate deeply with specific AI platforms like Claude Code, which may limit its usefulness in environments where multiple or different platforms are used. In scenarios where custom configuration is required, as cortex-memory emphasizes zero-config setup which might not be adaptable to highly customized workflows. ### Is chatgpt-shroud or cortex-memory more popular on GitHub? chatgpt-shroud has more GitHub stars (10 vs 7). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints. ### Are chatgpt-shroud and cortex-memory open source? Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub. ### Where can I find alternatives to chatgpt-shroud or cortex-memory? GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at [chatgpt-shroud alternatives](/tools/guyshilo-chatgpt-shroud/alternatives) and [cortex-memory alternatives](/tools/skullfire07-cortex-memory/alternatives) ([chatgpt-shroud markdown twin](/tools/guyshilo-chatgpt-shroud/alternatives.md), [cortex-memory markdown twin](/tools/skullfire07-cortex-memory/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-skullfire07-cortex-memory.md) mirrors this page for agents and LLM crawlers, with the same stats table and FAQ answers. ### Which is better maintained, chatgpt-shroud or cortex-memory? chatgpt-shroud: Dormant. cortex-memory: Slowing. 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 cortex-memory? GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: [chatgpt-shroud trust report](/tools/guyshilo-chatgpt-shroud/trust); [cortex-memory trust report](/tools/skullfire07-cortex-memory/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/_