oówfree
oówfree is a free and open-source software project that aims to provide a privacy-centric computing platform. It describes itself as a modular ecosystem with a focus on user consent, data minimization, and transparency. The core component is a privacy-first browser with a suite of local-first services and developer tools designed to run on desktop and mobile devices. The project emphasizes auditable code, reproducible builds, and minimal data exposure by default.
The name oówfree combines notions of openness and freedom with distinctive branding that uses stylized diacritics
History and development traces to a 2017 collaboration among privacy researchers and independent developers. The first
Key features include end-to-end encryption for communications, default tracker blocking, first-party data minimization, encrypted client-side storage,
Reception has been positive among privacy advocates for its controls and transparency, while critics note potential