Desktop appSecurity and privacy

zen-desktop

Block ads, trackers, and malicious requests across desktop applications system-wide.

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License
MIT
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Updated Jul 14, 2026

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Project overview

Zen runs a local system proxy on Windows, macOS, and Linux to block ads, tracking scripts, malware, and other unwanted requests from browsers, desktop applications, and operating-system components. Users can inspect blocked requests and the rule that matched, then use bundled filters or add hosts files and EasyList-style lists. The first run requires installing a root certificate generated locally so HTTPS traffic can be inspected. On Linux, automatic proxy configuration is currently limited to GNOME- and KDE-based desktops.

Repository facts

Primary language
Go
License
MIT
Repository updated
Jul 14, 2026
Default branch
main

Resource types

Desktop app

Use cases

Security and privacy

Operating systems

LinuxmacOSWindows

Runtime

DesktopLocal

Audience

General users

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