This guide collects Linux kernel and userland settings for improving security and usability, targeting Arch Linux and potentially other distributions.
WhoAmI Project
Use the WhoAmI Project to configure enhanced privacy and anonymity for Debian- or Arch-based Linux distributions.
About WhoAmI Project
WhoAmI Project is a privacy and anonymity tool for Debian- and Arch-based Linux distributions. It uses 9+ modules to configure privacy settings and provides a command-line interface with autocomplete and history-based suggestions. The project states it does not track users or keep logs.
No Windows version is currently available. The project notes that 100% anonymity on the internet is not possible, and its bug-fixer module is still in development.
Key features
- Supports Debian-based and Arch-based Linux distributions
- Uses 9+ modules to configure privacy and anonymity settings
- Command-line interface with autocomplete and history-based suggestions
- Bug-fixer module for common problems, currently in development
- Bug reporting and feature requests handled through GitHub
- Aims to reduce tracking and censorship during internet use
Best for: People using Debian- or Arch-based Linux who want a command-line tool to adjust privacy settings.
Good for
- Works across Debian-based and Arch-based distributions
- Command-line interface includes autocomplete and history suggestions for beginners
- Project states it does not track users or keep logs
Watch out for
- No Windows version is currently available
- Project states 100% anonymity on the internet is not possible
- Bug-fixer module is still in development
WhoAmI Project at a glance
- Category
- Privacy & Security › Desktop & OS Privacy
- Type
- Website
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Platforms
- Linux, Web
- Open source
- Not stated
- Last checked
- Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
WhoAmI Project alternatives
Tools and sites you could use instead, ranked by how closely they match.
The Tor Project promotes online anonymity and tools to defend against tracking, surveillance, and censorship.
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WhoAmI Project FAQ
Will a version be available for Windows?
No for now, but it may be rethought in the future.
How many new modules will be coming for Whoami?
No exact figure is given; a feature is generally planned per update when possible.
Will there be a Discord or other community for the Whoami project?
No Discord, but a communities section on GitHub is planned to be available soon.
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