A Browserling alternative using containers as a way to investigate websites. This will be a web-based user interface that will utilize an iframe connected to a sandboxed browser to isolate the content and enhance provided security. The use of containers will allow for easy cleanup without directly restarting the host. There will be an opt-in IP anonymization trigger that routes the IP through Tor and is compatible with Chrome and Firefox.

Project Purpose:

• Serve as a safe and agile alternative to Browserling
• Provide a sandboxed environment where malicious sites can be analyzed without risk
• Ensure usability and consistency with standard browsing experiences

Key Features:

• Web-based design UI with sandboxed iframe rendering
• Containerized environment for safe isolation
• Automated cleanup
• Optional Tor routing for IP anonymization
• Support for multiple browsers (Firefox, Chromium)

Go: v1.24.7
SDK: https://github.com/docker/go-sdk (specific versions can be found in go.mod)
Firefox Docker Container: v25.09.1 via https://github.com/jlesage/docker-firefox

Go Modules: Dependencies managed with the go.mod file
go mod tidy: Pulls in libraries
Docker: github.com/docker/docker

• Single installer for setup
  • One script or executable installs and activates the sandbox automatically on all supported platforms.
• WebUI
  • Locally accessible live sandbox window, a Tor toggle switch to enable and disable Tor Browser's anonymity features, and a clean-up button that terminates and restores the sandbox to a clean snapshot.
• CI/CD deployment
  • New container, or environment changes pushes to the repository automatically triggering builds published to GitHub Container Registry (GHCR) or equivalent.
• Progress and evolution reports
  • Team's progress report and individual reports are clear, concise, correct, and delivered on time.
• VM/Sandbox guide and tutorial
  • Documentation for installing and launching the sandbox will cover all aspects of software setup and usage.
• Class Presentation *
• Final Report *