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Show HN: Auto-identity-remove – Automated data broker opt-out runner for macOS

Automated data broker opt-out runner for macOS. Removes your personal information from 500+ people-search sites and data broker databases on a monthly schedule — with CAPTCHA solving, persistent state tracking (so completed opt-outs aren't resubmitted every run), and an iMessage notification when done. Each month, the script: node setup.js guides you through: Your personal info never leaves your machine. config.json and state.json are both gitignored. Some opt-out forms have reCAPTCHA. Without CapSolver, those sites go to your manual list instead of being handled automatically. state.json tracks when each broker was last successfully opted out. The default re-check window is 90 days — brokers typically re-add your data within that window, so the script re-submits when it's time. On each run you'll see: generic-runner.js handles the remaining ~470 brokers from two public datasets: For each site it tries four strategies in order: Sites requiring manual action are opened in your browser automatically. Edit brokers.js and add an entry: PRs welcome — especially for brokers with verified working selectors. Or to run in the background and log output: Paid services like Incogni ($96/yr) or Optery ($39/yr) are excellent and cover more brokers with professionally maintained opt-out flows. This tool is for people who want full control, transparency, and no recurring subscription — or who want to handle the gaps those services miss (Acxiom, LexisNexis, ZoomInfo, Clearbit). Using both is the strongest approach: a paid service for the bulk of brokers + this script for the gaps.