Creator & Lead Developer of the Darkelf Browser Project
Educator • Researcher • Developer
"Code in shadows, browse in light — privacy begins with design."
The Darkelf Browser ecosystem is a suite of privacy-focused macOS browsers engineered using Python, Cocoa, and WebKit — built entirely by Dr. Kevin Moore.
Each variant of Darkelf is designed around the principle of native privacy — combining minimal UI design, cryptographic integrity, and system-level control to deliver a truly secure browsing experience.
Update: Mecha Comet Team might assist in updating, and enhancing Darkelf Shadow variant! Mecha Comet is looking into it!
A native macOS browser written in Python (PyObjC).
Combines native Cocoa design with post-quantum x25519MLKEM768 cryptography and Tor support.
Features
- 🧩 Fully native Cocoa UI
- 🔒 Tor Mode with DDG Lite + Onion Lite
- ✕ Tab close buttons and dynamic tab layouts
- 🧹 Secure “Clear Data” with animated prompts
- 🧠 Fingerprint-resistant sandboxing
Advanced variant with integrated Tor routing and .onion access.
Automatically switches between secure DDG endpoints based on Tor status.
Core Capabilities
- Smart detection of Tor proxy
- SOCKS5 routing with session isolation
- Onion/DuckDuckGo Lite hybrid system
- Encrypted state persistence
The upcoming generation of Darkelf — built for quantum-safe encryption and cross-platform portability.
Next-gen Technology
- Quantum-resistant encryption via x25519MLKEM768
- Memory-safe sandboxing layers
- Hybrid TLS and future-proof PQC core
- Modular codebase for upcoming Linux support
🧪 Currently under internal development — release expected Q1 2026.
| Component | Technology |
|---|---|
| Language | Python 3 + PyObjC |
| UI Layer | Cocoa / AppKit |
| Web Engine | WKWebView (WebKit) |
| Cryptography | x25519MLKEM768 / PyCryptodome |
| Privacy | Tor, Onion, Isolated Web Storage |
Darkelf integrates post-quantum encryption through the x25519MLKEM768 cryptographic layer, enabling:
- Hybrid key exchange
- Quantum-safe encryption
- Forward secrecy across tabs
- macOS Secure Enclave compatibility
Security isn’t optional — it’s embedded into every part of the architecture.
One-click Clear Data
Securely removes all cache, cookies, local storage, and IndexedDB traces.
Dual Cocoa alerts provide confirmation and completion — making privacy actions visual, elegant, and reliable.
"If privacy isn’t beautiful, it won’t be used."
Darkelf’s design philosophy merges macOS-native visuals with zero-distraction interfaces.
Every pixel serves function — every feature respects privacy.
Darkelf Framework
│
├── CocoaUI # Native AppKit interface
│ ├── Tab Manager / Toolbar
│ └── Data Wipe Dialogs
│
├── WebCore # WKWebView privacy sandbox
│ ├── JS & Cookie Restrictions
│ └── Isolated Sessions
│
├── CryptoLayer # x25519MLKEM768 Integration
│ ├── PQ-safe Key Management
│ └── Secure Memory Allocation
│
└── TorBridge # Tor and Onion Routing Layer
├── Proxy Detection
└── Route Switching
“To restore privacy to the user — through transparency, simplicity, and open-source design.”
The Darkelf Project is a research-driven, open-source effort to develop ethical, privacy-first browsers for modern users.
Each release brings Darkelf closer to becoming the standard for secure macOS browsing.
Dr. Kevin Moore
Educator • Researcher • Developer
Creator of the Darkelf Browser Ecosystem
🌐 darkelfbrowser.com
💻 GitHub: Darkelf2024
📧 kjm489@km-consultant.pro
All Darkelf variants are licensed under the
🧾 GNU Lesser General Public License v3.0 (LGPL-3.0)
You are free to use, modify, and distribute under the terms of this license.
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