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CloakHQ 5d35fb9e4c release: v0.3.13 — suppress SwiftShader default arg, upgrade Linux binary to .159.5 2026-03-10 23:11:12 +01:00
CloakHQ c966e046e7 docs: add Docker signature verification, deployment environments, improve troubleshooting
- Add cosign verify command to README Security section for Docker image verification
- Add GitHub deployment environments (pypi, npm, docker) to publish workflow for sidebar status tracking
- Simplify downgrade instructions: version-pinned pip/npm/docker instead of manual binary paths
- Improve troubleshooting section with headings and dividers for readability
- Update Latest section to v0.3.12 with new binary features
2026-03-10 07:27:18 +01:00
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@@ -59,6 +59,9 @@ jobs:
needs: [test, validate-version]
if: always() && needs.test.result == 'success' && (needs.validate-version.result == 'success' || needs.validate-version.result == 'skipped')
runs-on: ubuntu-latest
environment:
name: pypi
url: https://pypi.org/p/cloakbrowser
permissions:
id-token: write # OIDC trusted publishing — no PYPI_TOKEN needed
steps:
@@ -77,6 +80,9 @@ jobs:
needs: [test, validate-version]
if: always() && needs.test.result == 'success' && (needs.validate-version.result == 'success' || needs.validate-version.result == 'skipped')
runs-on: ubuntu-latest
environment:
name: npm
url: https://www.npmjs.com/package/cloakbrowser
permissions:
id-token: write # OIDC trusted publishing + provenance — no NPM_TOKEN needed
steps:
@@ -96,6 +102,9 @@ jobs:
needs: [test, validate-version]
if: always() && needs.test.result == 'success' && (needs.validate-version.result == 'success' || needs.validate-version.result == 'skipped')
runs-on: ubuntu-latest
environment:
name: docker
url: https://hub.docker.com/r/cloakhq/cloakbrowser
permissions:
id-token: write # Cosign keyless signing + attestations
contents: read
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@@ -6,6 +6,11 @@ Changes are tagged: **[wrapper]** for Python/JS wrapper, **[binary]** for Chromi
---
## [0.3.13] — 2026-03-10
- **[wrapper]** Suppress Playwright's `--enable-unsafe-swiftshader` default arg — eliminates SwiftShader software renderer detection signal, letting the binary's GPU spoofing work cleanly
- **[binary]** Upgrade Linux build to 145.0.7632.159.5 — fix WebGPU adapter limits and features for NVIDIA profiles
## [0.3.12] — 2026-03-10
- **[binary]** Upgrade Linux build to 145.0.7632.159.4
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@@ -110,7 +110,7 @@ page.goto("https://example.com")
> ⭐ **Star** to show support — **[Watch releases](https://github.com/CloakHQ/CloakBrowser/subscription)** to get notified when new builds drop.
## Latest: v0.3.12 (Chromium 145.0.7632.159.4)
## Latest: v0.3.13 (Chromium 145.0.7632.159.5)
- **`humanize=True`** — one flag makes all mouse, keyboard, and scroll interactions behave like a real user. Bézier curves, per-character typing, realistic scroll patterns. Two presets: `default` and `careful`
- **CDP input behavior mimicking** — input events sent via CDP now produce the same signals as real user interactions. 5 new source-level patches covering pointer, keyboard, and mouse behavior
@@ -718,7 +718,9 @@ CloakBrowser works identically local, in Docker, and on VPS. No environment-spec
## Troubleshooting
**Still getting blocked on aggressive sites (DataDome, Turnstile)?**
---
### Still getting blocked on aggressive sites (DataDome, Turnstile)?
Some sites detect headless mode even with our C++ patches. Run in **headed mode** with a virtual display:
@@ -743,7 +745,9 @@ browser.close()
This runs a real headed browser rendered on a virtual display — no physical monitor needed. Combined with a residential proxy, this passes even the most aggressive detection services. Datacenter IPs are often flagged by IP reputation regardless of browser fingerprint — a residential proxy makes the difference.
**Sites challenge fresh sessions but work after first visit**
---
### Sites challenge fresh sessions but work after first visit
Some sites challenge first-time visitors with no cookies over HTTP/2. This affects all Chromium browsers, not just CloakBrowser. Use a persistent profile to warm up cookies once, then reuse across sessions:
@@ -777,7 +781,10 @@ ctx = await launchPersistentContext({ userDataDir: './profile' });
For stateless/ephemeral use cases, `launch(args=["--disable-http2"])` forces HTTP/1.1 which bypasses the check. Only use this flag for sites that require it — most work fine with HTTP/2.
**Something not working? Make sure you're on the latest version**
---
### Something not working? Make sure you're on the latest version
Older versions may use outdated stealth args or download an older binary:
```bash
pip install -U cloakbrowser # Python
@@ -785,13 +792,19 @@ npm install cloakbrowser@latest # JavaScript
docker pull cloakhq/cloakbrowser:latest # Docker
```
**Binary download fails / timeout**
---
### Binary download fails / timeout
Set a custom download URL or use a local binary:
```bash
export CLOAKBROWSER_BINARY_PATH=/path/to/your/chrome
```
**New update broke something? Roll back to the previous version**
---
### New update broke something? Roll back to the previous version
Install a specific wrapper version to downgrade both the wrapper and the binary it downloads:
```bash
pip install cloakbrowser==0.3.11 # Python
@@ -800,23 +813,33 @@ docker pull cloakhq/cloakbrowser:0.3.11 # Docker
```
Each wrapper version pins its own binary version, so downgrading the wrapper automatically gets you the matching binary on next launch.
**macOS: "App is damaged" or Gatekeeper blocks launch**
---
### macOS: "App is damaged" or Gatekeeper blocks launch
The binary is ad-hoc signed. macOS quarantines downloaded files. Run once to clear it:
```bash
xattr -cr ~/.cloakbrowser/chromium-*/Chromium.app
```
**"playwright install" vs CloakBrowser binary**
---
### "playwright install" vs CloakBrowser binary
You do NOT need `playwright install chromium`. CloakBrowser downloads its own binary. You only need Playwright's system deps:
```bash
playwright install-deps chromium
```
**macOS: Blocked on some sites that pass on Linux**
---
### macOS: Blocked on some sites that pass on Linux
The macOS fingerprint profile has known inconsistencies that aggressive bot detection catches. If a site blocks you on macOS but works on Linux, switch to a Windows fingerprint profile by passing `stealth_args=False` and manually setting `--fingerprint-platform=windows` with matching GPU flags (see [Fingerprint Management](#fingerprint-management) for the full flag list).
**Site detects incognito / private browsing mode**
---
### Site detects incognito / private browsing mode
By default, `launch()` opens an incognito context. Some sites (like BrowserScan) detect this. Use `launch_persistent_context()` instead — it runs with a real user profile, so incognito detection passes:
@@ -838,7 +861,9 @@ const ctx = await launchPersistentContext({
This also gives you cookie and localStorage persistence across sessions.
**reCAPTCHA v3 scores are low (0.10.3)**
---
### reCAPTCHA v3 scores are low (0.10.3)
Avoid `page.wait_for_timeout()` — it sends CDP protocol commands that reCAPTCHA detects. Use native sleep instead:
@@ -908,15 +933,21 @@ A: Yes. Pass `proxy="http://user:pass@host:port"` to `launch()`.
## Security
All binary releases are GPG-signed and include GitHub artifact attestations for supply chain verification.
All releases are signed for supply chain verification.
```bash
# Verify GPG signature
# Verify GPG signature (binary release tag)
gpg --keyserver keyserver.ubuntu.com --recv-keys C60C0DDC9D0DE2DD
git verify-tag chromium-v145.0.7632.159.4
git verify-tag chromium-v145.0.7632.159.5
# Verify binary attestation
# Verify GitHub binary attestation (Sigstore)
gh attestation verify cloakbrowser-linux-x64.tar.gz --repo CloakHQ/cloakbrowser
# Verify Docker image signature (Cosign/Sigstore)
cosign verify \
--certificate-identity-regexp "https://github.com/CloakHQ/CloakBrowser/" \
--certificate-oidc-issuer "https://token.actions.githubusercontent.com" \
cloakhq/cloakbrowser:latest
```
## License
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@@ -1 +1 @@
__version__ = "0.3.12"
__version__ = "0.3.13"
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@@ -19,7 +19,7 @@ import os
from typing import Any, Literal, TypedDict
from urllib.parse import unquote, urlparse, urlunparse
from .config import DEFAULT_VIEWPORT, get_default_stealth_args
from .config import DEFAULT_VIEWPORT, IGNORE_DEFAULT_ARGS, get_default_stealth_args
from .download import ensure_binary
logger = logging.getLogger("cloakbrowser")
@@ -111,7 +111,7 @@ def launch(
executable_path=binary_path,
headless=headless,
args=chrome_args,
ignore_default_args=["--enable-automation"],
ignore_default_args=IGNORE_DEFAULT_ARGS,
**_build_proxy_kwargs(proxy),
**kwargs,
)
@@ -194,7 +194,7 @@ async def launch_async( # noqa: C901
executable_path=binary_path,
headless=headless,
args=chrome_args,
ignore_default_args=["--enable-automation"],
ignore_default_args=IGNORE_DEFAULT_ARGS,
**_build_proxy_kwargs(proxy),
**kwargs,
)
@@ -305,7 +305,7 @@ def launch_persistent_context(
executable_path=binary_path,
headless=headless,
args=chrome_args,
ignore_default_args=["--enable-automation"],
ignore_default_args=IGNORE_DEFAULT_ARGS,
**_build_proxy_kwargs(proxy),
**context_kwargs,
)
@@ -418,7 +418,7 @@ async def launch_persistent_context_async(
executable_path=binary_path,
headless=headless,
args=chrome_args,
ignore_default_args=["--enable-automation"],
ignore_default_args=IGNORE_DEFAULT_ARGS,
**_build_proxy_kwargs(proxy),
**context_kwargs,
)
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@@ -15,15 +15,23 @@ from ._version import __version__
# CHROMIUM_VERSION is the latest across all platforms (for display/reference).
# Use get_chromium_version() for the current platform's actual version.
# ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
CHROMIUM_VERSION = "145.0.7632.159.4"
CHROMIUM_VERSION = "145.0.7632.159.5"
PLATFORM_CHROMIUM_VERSIONS: dict[str, str] = {
"linux-x64": "145.0.7632.159.4",
"linux-x64": "145.0.7632.159.5",
"darwin-arm64": "145.0.7632.109.2",
"darwin-x64": "145.0.7632.109.2",
"windows-x64": "145.0.7632.109.2",
}
# ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
# Playwright default args to suppress — these leak automation signals.
# --enable-automation: exposes navigator.webdriver = true
# --enable-unsafe-swiftshader: forces software WebGL rendering via SwiftShader,
# producing a distinctive renderer string that no real user browser has
# ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
IGNORE_DEFAULT_ARGS = ["--enable-automation", "--enable-unsafe-swiftshader"]
# ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
# Default stealth arguments passed to the patched Chromium binary.
# These activate source-level fingerprint patches compiled into the binary.
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@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
{
"name": "cloakbrowser",
"version": "0.3.12",
"version": "0.3.13",
"description": "Stealth Chromium that passes every bot detection test. Drop-in Playwright/Puppeteer replacement with source-level fingerprint patches.",
"type": "module",
"main": "dist/index.js",
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@@ -27,10 +27,10 @@ export { WRAPPER_VERSION };
// CHROMIUM_VERSION is the latest across all platforms (for display/reference).
// Use getChromiumVersion() for the current platform's actual version.
// ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
export const CHROMIUM_VERSION = "145.0.7632.159.4";
export const CHROMIUM_VERSION = "145.0.7632.159.5";
export const PLATFORM_CHROMIUM_VERSIONS: Record<string, string> = {
"linux-x64": "145.0.7632.159.4",
"linux-x64": "145.0.7632.159.5",
"darwin-arm64": "145.0.7632.109.2",
"darwin-x64": "145.0.7632.109.2",
"windows-x64": "145.0.7632.109.2",
@@ -188,6 +188,14 @@ export function getLocalBinaryOverride(): string | undefined {
return process.env.CLOAKBROWSER_BINARY_PATH || undefined;
}
// ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
// Playwright default args to suppress — these leak automation signals.
// --enable-automation: exposes navigator.webdriver = true
// --enable-unsafe-swiftshader: forces software WebGL rendering via SwiftShader,
// producing a distinctive renderer string that no real user browser has
// ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
export const IGNORE_DEFAULT_ARGS = ["--enable-automation", "--enable-unsafe-swiftshader"];
// ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
// Default stealth arguments
// ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
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@@ -5,7 +5,7 @@
import type { Browser, BrowserContext } from "playwright-core";
import type { LaunchOptions, LaunchContextOptions, LaunchPersistentContextOptions } from "./types.js";
import { DEFAULT_VIEWPORT } from "./config.js";
import { DEFAULT_VIEWPORT, IGNORE_DEFAULT_ARGS } from "./config.js";
import { buildArgs } from "./args.js";
import { ensureBinary } from "./download.js";
import { parseProxyUrl } from "./proxy.js";
@@ -45,7 +45,7 @@ export async function launch(options: LaunchOptions = {}): Promise<Browser> {
executablePath: binaryPath,
headless: options.headless ?? true,
args,
ignoreDefaultArgs: ["--enable-automation"],
ignoreDefaultArgs: IGNORE_DEFAULT_ARGS,
...(options.proxy
? { proxy: typeof options.proxy === "string" ? parseProxyUrl(options.proxy) : options.proxy }
: {}),
@@ -163,7 +163,7 @@ export async function launchPersistentContext(
executablePath: binaryPath,
headless: options.headless ?? true,
args,
ignoreDefaultArgs: ["--enable-automation"],
ignoreDefaultArgs: IGNORE_DEFAULT_ARGS,
...(options.proxy
? { proxy: typeof options.proxy === "string" ? parseProxyUrl(options.proxy) : options.proxy }
: {}),
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@@ -5,6 +5,7 @@
import type { Browser } from "puppeteer-core";
import type { LaunchOptions } from "./types.js";
import { IGNORE_DEFAULT_ARGS } from "./config.js";
import { buildArgs } from "./args.js";
import { ensureBinary } from "./download.js";
import { parseProxyUrl } from "./proxy.js";
@@ -62,7 +63,7 @@ export async function launch(options: LaunchOptions = {}): Promise<Browser> {
executablePath: binaryPath,
headless: options.headless ?? true,
args,
ignoreDefaultArgs: ["--enable-automation"],
ignoreDefaultArgs: IGNORE_DEFAULT_ARGS,
...options.launchOptions,
});