# Obscura

> Updated 2026-08-31 · type: tool · category: data-scraping · status: active · rev 1

Open-source headless browser for AI agents and web scraping, built in Rust: runs V8 JavaScript, speaks Chrome DevTools Protocol, drop-in for…

- Open source: yes (Apache-2.0)
- Self-hostable: yes
- Pricing model: free
- Best for: Developers building AI agents and web-scraping workflows that need a lightweight, stealthy headless browser.
- Last verified: 2026-09-04

- **Canonical:** https://gtmstacker.com/registry/tool/obscura-headless-browser/
- **Source:** [github · h4ckf0r0day/obscura](https://github.com/h4ckf0r0day/obscura)
- **Tags:** data-scraping, headless-browser, rust, scraping, stealth
- **Repository:** https://github.com/h4ckf0r0day/obscura

## Is Obscura open source?

Yes — Apache-2.0-licensed.

## How much does Obscura cost?

It is free to use.

## Can I self-host Obscura?

Yes — it can be self-hosted.


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Open-source headless browser for AI agents and web scraping, built in Rust: runs V8 JavaScript, speaks Chrome DevTools Protocol, drop-in for Puppeteer/Playwright, ~30MB, with stealth/anti-fingerprinting and MCP support — no Chromium.

## Provenance

- Apache-2.0 verified (24.4k★, ~1,013 commits, active; no red flags on inspection).
- Surfaced via the GTM Stacker X/Twitter signal reports (the "35 marketing repos" list + named drops); license independently WebFetch-verified 2026-09-03.