Avoiding becoming the lone dependency peg with load-bearing anime
6 hours ago
- #web-security
- #sustainability
- #open-source
- Anubis is a Web AI Firewall Utility designed to prevent web scraping from disrupting web services.
- The default Anubis character serves as a 'shopping cart test' to ensure project sustainability and prioritize bug reports from supporters.
- Users can fork the software to replace art assets, but purchasing a license for the commercial variant (BotStopper) is encouraged to support the project.
- The anime image in Anubis is 'load-bearing' and acts as a social cost, with some functionality relying on its presence.
- The project has gained traction in the education market, despite slow purchasing processes.
- The anime character has inadvertently served as viral marketing, raising awareness of Anubis.
- The developer is working on a no-JavaScript solution and exploring WebAssembly for obfuscation to prevent scrapers from bypassing protections.
- Potential funding sources include an NLNet application and venture capital interest.
- Support for the project can be provided through GitHub Sponsors.