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