chatgpt-shroud
A Chrome extension enhancing privacy in OpenAI's ChatGPT client.
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Good fit when
- 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.
- Suitable for advanced users of Google Chrome who need an extra layer of privacy while interacting with ChatGPT directly in the browser without altering their existing workflows.
Avoid when
- 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.
- Requirements:
- Operates as a Chrome extension hence requires Google Chrome to function.
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Maintenance and security
Full trust report- Maintenance
- Dormant (1197d since push)
- As of Sep 7, 2026
- Provenance
- Not a fork · Personal account
- As of Sep 7, 2026
- Security (OSV)
- No lockfile
- As of Jul 11, 2026
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Install
npm install chatgpt-shroudSimilar tools
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Overview
A tool focused on providing enhanced privacy measures for users of the OpenAI ChatGPT platform through a browser extension that allows easy hiding and unhiding of chat history.
Capability facts
- Languages
- javascript
Source: github.language · Sep 7, 2026
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Compatibility
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Source: README excerpt (regex_v1, Sep 7, 2026)
To get started with **ChatGPT Shroud** , follow these steps:Source link
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README
💾 Installation To get started with ChatGPT Shroud , follow these steps: 1. Download or clone this repository to your local machine. 2. Open up Chrome and go to . 3. Turn on Developer Mode (usually a switch in the top right corner). 4. Click "Load Unpacked" and select the directo...
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