Self-host CloakBrowser-Manager
v0.1.8Anti-detect browser profile manager with isolated profiles
- Stars
- 993
- RAM
- 512 MB per running profile
- Storage
- 2 GB disk (application + browser binary)
- Port
- 8080 (Web UI and API)
cloakhq/cloakbrowser-manager
What is CloakBrowser-Manager?
CloakBrowser Manager runs isolated browser profiles on your own hardware. Each profile gets a unique fingerprint, GPU identity, screen size, timezone, proxy, cookies, and history — keeping identities fully separate. It replaces cloud anti-detect services like Multilogin, GoLogin, and AdsPower. The front-end is MIT-licensed and runs as a native desktop app on Windows and macOS, or in Docker on Linux with a KasmVNC viewer. All profiles use the CloakBrowser engine, a Chromium build modified at the C++ level that beats major bot detection. No limit on profile count; you pay only for simultaneous sessions. Each active profile provides a Chrome DevTools Protocol endpoint for Playwright or Puppeteer automation while you watch the same window. An optional single token can secure the web UI and API. A CloakBrowser license key is required; the free tier allows one concurrent profile.
Should you self-host CloakBrowser-Manager?
CloakBrowser-Manager scores 48/100 on selfhost.directory (how scoring works) and ranks #8 of 11 in Browser Automation. It has 993 GitHub stars.
It shipped 18 stable releases in the past year. The latest, v0.1.8, came out on 14 October 2026. New versions land roughly every 4 days.
Setup is moderate: expect some configuration beyond a single command. An official Docker image is available. It is Other-licensed and written mostly in Python.
Its closest alternative on selfhost.directory is CloakBrowser (75/100, 32 551 stars). It scores higher overall, so compare the two before you pick. See CloakBrowser-Manager vs CloakBrowser side by side.
Features
- CDP automation API
- Clipboard Sync
- Compatibility controls
- Humanized interaction
- KasmVNC viewing on Linux Docker
- License and system status bar
- Native desktop windows on Windows/macOS
- Optional single-token authentication
- Per-profile isolated fingerprint
- Per-profile proxy and locale
- Profile duplication with state
- Profile file exchange
- Profile organization
- Source-level patched Chromium engine
- Unlimited browser profiles
CloakBrowser-Manager README
FAQ
Which platforms are supported?
Native app on Windows and macOS, Docker on Linux servers.
Can I automate profiles?
Yes, every running profile exposes a CDP endpoint for Playwright or Puppeteer, live alongside the visible window.
Do I need a license?
Yes, start free with a GitHub key for one concurrent profile, or pick a paid plan to run more at once.
Do the identities actually pass real sites?
Yes, they run the CloakBrowser engine tested against 30+ detection systems including Cloudflare Turnstile, reCAPTCHA v3, FingerprintJS, and BrowserScan.
How many profiles can I create?
Unlimited profiles; your plan only limits how many run at the same time.
Are my accounts stored in your cloud?
No, every profile lives on your machine and the project never sees them.
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