Tholian Stealth: the browser that doesn't spy on you

Know what most modern browsers have in common? They collect data about you. Even those that position themselves as "private." Now imagine a tool that doesn't just protect your privacy but is literally built around this idea. Meet Tholian Stealth — possibly the most radical approach to web surfing you've ever seen.

Why the world needs Stealth

Today, a browser is not just a window to the internet, but rather a door through which third parties can peek into your digital life. Tracking, cookies, fingerprinting — the arsenal of surveillance tools grows every day. Stealth challenges this paradigm by offering a solution where control belongs entirely to the user.

This is not just a browser, but a combination of three powerful tools in one:

• Private web browser
• Automated web scraper
• Decentralized proxy server

Key features that will change your perception of web surfing

1. Security without compromises

Stealth operates on a "nothing extra" principle:

• Supports only DNS-over-HTTPS
• Uses HTTPS by default, falling back to HTTP only in extreme cases
• Completely disables ECMAScript (yes, no JavaScript!)
• Removes potentially dangerous Web APIs

2. P2P architecture for true decentralization

• Shared cache among trusted peers reduces traffic
• Local peer discovery via multicast DNS
• Ability to work as a SOCKS proxy or DNS proxy with ad filtering

3. Smart content filtering

• Blockers at the AdBlock Plus, uBlock Origin, and Pi-Hole level
• HTML/CSS optimizers that remove everything unnecessary
• Flexible "Site Modes" for controlling loaded content

4. Offline-first approach

• Permanent cache with manual updates
• Access to previously visited sites without internet
• Integration with Wayback Machine for restoring unavailable pages

Technical details under the hood

Stealth is written in JavaScript and runs on top of Node.js. Here's what makes its architecture particularly interesting:

1. Headless mode: The browser can run without a GUI, making it ideal for automation
2. P2P caching: Your local network becomes your CDN
3. Programmable interface: All functionality is accessible via API
4. RetroKit: A custom WebKit fork with a reduced API for security

Tholian Stealth is a bold experiment that challenges modern web infrastructure. Yes, it's not for everyone: the lack of JavaScript support will make many sites "broken," and the security approach may seem excessive to the average user.

But if you need:

• Maximum private web access
• A tool for automated data collection
• Decentralized content caching

— then Stealth definitely deserves attention. The project is actively developing and already offers unique capabilities that don't exist in other browsers.

Try it if you dare — but I warn you: after Stealth, regular browsers may seem too "chatty."

P.S. There's a detailed guide for developers, and discussions take place in the Telegram chat.